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Author:   Doug Woodyard (Technical Editor, Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery, UK) ,  Doug Woodyard (Technical Editor, Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition:   9th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.440kg
ISBN:  

9780750689847

ISBN 10:   0750689846
Pages:   928
Publication Date:   04 September 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780081027486
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Theory and general principles; Exhaust emissions and control; Fuels and lubes; Performance; Engine and Plant selection; Pressure charging; Fuel injection; Low speed engines introduction; MAN B&W low speed engines; Mitsubishi low speed engines; (Sulzer) low speed engines; Burmeister & Wain, MAN and Doxford low speed engine chapters; Four-stroke engines introduction; Dual fuel and gas engines; Allen medium speed engines; Alpha Diesel medium speed engines; Caterpillar; HiMSEN engines; Deutz; MaK medium speed engines; MAN medium speed engines; Rolls-Royce Bergen medium speed engines; SEMT-Pielstick engines; Sulzer medium speed engines; Wartsila medium speed engines; Other medium speed engines; Low speed four-stroke trunk piston engines; High speed engines; Gas turbines:

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8th Edition: <br> . ..this comprehensive text provides all of the up-to-date and latest details to which those involved with ship propulsion plants may wish to refer. The Naval Architect - March 2004 <br> Pounder's has been one of the classic references for the marine industry. I would definitely recommend having this eighth edtion of Pounder's on an engineering bookshelf, especially if there isn't a seventh edition on that shelf. SNAME News - July 2004 <br> The eighth edition of this guide contains new chapters on gas turbines, monitoring and control systems, and safety and environmental aspects of engine operation. Profusely illustrated with line drawings and photographs, this guide should continue to be essential reading to students of marine engineering - The Motor Ship, July/August 2004 <br>

8th Edition: <br>,, . this comprehensive text provides all of the up-to-date and latest details to which those involved with ship propulsion plants may wish to refer. The Naval Architect - March 2004 <br> Pounder's has been one of the classic references for the marine industry. I would definitely recommend having this eighth edtion of Pounder's on an engineering bookshelf, especially if there isn't a seventh edition on that shelf. SNAME News - July 2004 <br> The eighth edition of this guide contains new chapters on gas turbines, monitoring and control systems, and safety and environmental aspects of engine operation. Profusely illustrated with line drawings and photographs, this guide should continue to be essential reading to students of marine engineering - The Motor Ship, July/August 2004

8th Edition: Pounder's has been one of the classic references for the marine industry. I would definitely recommend having this eighth edition of Pounder's on an engineering bookshelf, especially if there isn't a seventh edition on that shelf. --SNAME News - July 2004

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