Large Ship Engine Specifications:
- Size: Typically 10-15 meters in length, 5-8 meters in height, weight up to 2,300 tons.
- Grade: Marine-grade diesel (ISO 8217 compliant), often high-viscosity residual fuels (HFO) or distillates (MDO/MGO).
- Viscosity: 180-700 cSt at 50°C for HFO, 2-15 cSt at 40°C for MDO/MGO.
- Buoyancy: Not applicable (engine is fixed within the ship's hull).
- Material: Cast iron or steel for engine blocks; alloy steel for crankshafts; aluminum or titanium for lightweight components.
Engine Parts Specifications:
- Pistons: Aluminum alloy or steel, diameter up to 1 meter.
- Cylinder Liners: Cast iron or chromium-plated steel, thickness 20-50 mm.
- Crankshaft: Forged steel, length up to 10 meters, weight up to 300 tons.
- Bearings: White metal (Babbitt) or bronze alloys.
- Turbochargers: Nickel-based superalloys, operating at 10,000-30,000 RPM.
- Cooling Systems: Copper-nickel or titanium heat exchangers.