By Shashank Mech B Roll No. -82 Reg No.

- 080909328

INTRODUCTION
Large Marine Diesel Engines are started using high pressure compressed air.
To minimise the risk of an air start explosion, fuel is not injected into the cylinder whilst the air is being admitted. There is a means to start the engine locally as well as from The Bridge .

Principle of Operation

International Association of Classification Society rules state

To protect starting air mains against explosion arising

from improper functioning of starting valves

i. An isolation non-return valve ii. A bursting disc or flame arrester

Different Parts at a glance

Air start valve

When opened by the air signal from the distributor, compressed air at flows into the cylinder, forcing the piston down.

Bursting disk
1. A FLAME TRAP can also be used. 2. Limits any pressure rise due to explosion by bursting.

Automatic valve
Open only during air starting
Incorporates 1. Non return valve 2. Slow turn valve

Air distributor
One end attached to air main start valve Has number of pilot valves Operated by means of a cam

Turning Gear Interlock

If the turning gear is engaged ,this stops high pressure

air from reaching the air start control valve and thus the automatic valve

Air Start Receivers

Capacity of the receivers
Function of the receiver Pressure gauge and drain are attached Manhole for inspection purposes

Air compressors
Charges the air receivers . Usually two stage reciprocating with inter and after

stage cooling are used. Relief valves are fit to each stage as is a high temperature cut out. Intercoolers are fitted with taps on the water side.

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