Reeds Vol 3: Applied Thermodynamics for Marine Engineers

Reeds Vol 3: Applied Thermodynamics for Marine Engineers
Author: Paul Anthony Russell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2022-02-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 147299342X

This authoritative textbook will cover the principal topics in thermodynamics for officer cadets studying Merchant Navy Marine Engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as the core syllabi in thermodynamics for undergraduate students in marine engineering, naval architecture and other marine technology related programmes. It will cover the laws of thermodynamics and of perfect gases, their principles and application in a marine environment. This new edition will be fully updated to reflect the recent changes to the Merchant Navy syllabus and current pathways to a sea-going engineering career, including National Diplomas, Higher National Diploma and degree courses. This new content will focus on how the the formulae and calculations apply to the actual workplace, and these updates will open up the potential market in the UK as well as appealing to more of the international market. Each chapter has fully worked examples interwoven into the text, with test examples at the end of each chapter. Other revisions include new material on combined steam and motor propulsion systems, expanded sections on different IC engine cycles, information on the modern use of steam and gas turbines for the production of electrical power, and more.

Reeds Vol 3: Applied Heat

Reeds Vol 3: Applied Heat
Author: William Embleton
Publisher: Thomas Reed
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2003-04-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780713667332

Covering the syllabuses in Applied Heat for all classes of the Marine Engineers' Certificates of Competency of the Department of Transport (DTp), this book should be a useful aid to students on BTEC and SCOTVEC engineering courses. Basic principles are dealt with, commencing at a fairly elementary stage. Each chapter has fully worked examples woven into the text, test examples are set at the end of each chapter, and some typical exam questions are included.

Reeds Vol 2: Applied Mechanics for Marine Engineers

Reeds Vol 2: Applied Mechanics for Marine Engineers
Author: Paul Anthony Russell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 671
Release: 2021-12-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1472988132

This book covers the principal topics in applied mechanics for professional trainees studying Merchant Navy Marine Engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as the core syllabi in applied mechanics for undergraduates studying for BSc, BEng and MEng degrees in marine engineering, naval architecture and other marine technology related programmes. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect the recent changes to the Merchant Navy syllabus and current pathways to a sea-going engineering career, specifically the increased emphasis that has been placed on colleges and universities now responsible for the academic requirements for those studying for a career in marine engineering. In particular this means the book has been updated to include more information about the general principles and applications of the exercises in the practical world of marine engineering. Each chapter has fully worked examples interwoven into the text, with test examples set at the end of each chapter. Other revisions include examples reflecting modern machines and practice, current legislation and current syllabi.

Reeds Vol 1: Mathematics for Marine Engineers

Reeds Vol 1: Mathematics for Marine Engineers
Author: Kevin Corner
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2013-07-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1408175568

This exciting new edition covers the core subject areas of arithmetic, algebra, mensuration in 2D and 3D, trigonometry and geometry, graphs, calculus and statistics and probability for Marine Engineering students. Initial examples have been designed purely to practise mathematical technique and, once these skills have been mastered, further examples focus on engineering situations where the appropriate skills may be utilised. The practical questions are primarily from a marine engineering background but questions from other disciplines, such as electrical engineering, will also be covered, and reference made to the use of advanced calculators where relevant.

Reeds Vol 8 General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers

Reeds Vol 8 General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers
Author: Paul Anthony Russell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1472952723

Developed to complement Reeds Vol 12 (Motor Engineering for Marine Engineers), this textbook is key for all marine engineering officer cadets. Accessibly written and clearly illustrated, General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers takes into account the varying needs of students studying 'general' marine engineering, recognising recent changes to the Merchant Navy syllabus and current pathways to a sea-going engineering career. It includes the latest equipment, practices and trends in marine engineering, as well as incorporating the 2010 Manila Amendments, particularly relating to management. It is an essential buy for any marine engineering student. This new edition reflects all developments within the discipline and includes updates and additions on, amongst other things: · Corrosion, water treatments and tests · Refrigeration and air conditioning · Fuels, such as LNG and LPG · Insulation · Low sulphur fuels · Fire and safety Plus updates to many of the technical engineering drawings.

Reeds Vol 13: Ship Stability, Powering and Resistance

Reeds Vol 13: Ship Stability, Powering and Resistance
Author: Jonathan Ridley
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 785
Release: 2014-04-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1408176122

Introduction to concepts of ship stability, resistance and powering relevant to marine professionals, including naval architects and merchant navy deck and engineering officers.

Reeds Vol 4: Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers

Reeds Vol 4: Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers
Author: Richard Pemberton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2018-10-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1472947835

This textbook covers the theoretical, fundamental aspects of naval architecture for students preparing for the Class 2 and Class 1 Marine Engineer Officer exams. It introduces the basic foundation themes within naval architecture, (hydrostatics, stability, resistance and powering), using worked examples to show how solutions should be presented for an exam. The topics are ordered in a manner of a typical taught module, to aid the use of the book by lecturers as a compliment to a course. Importantly, this updated edition contains updated text and figures in line with modern practice, including an update of many of the figures to three-dimensional diagrams, and a new section on computer software for naval architecture. The book also includes sample examination questions with worked examples answers to aid students in their learning.

Reeds Vol 6: Basic Electrotechnology for Marine Engineers

Reeds Vol 6: Basic Electrotechnology for Marine Engineers
Author: Christopher Lavers
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2013-04-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1408176076

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the basic theoretical work required by marine engineering officers and electrotechnical officers (ETOs), putting into place key fundamental building blocks and topics in electrotechnology before progressing to more complex topics and electromagnetic systems. Revisions will include important new material on emergent technology such as image intensifiers, the increased maritime use of LEDs, examples of ship systems including power distribution systems, and references to modern ship systems, eg. GPS, ECDIS, Radar, AIS, Comms outfits, etc. This essential text offers a truly rigorous approach to the key topic of electrotechnology.

Reeds Vol 12 Motor Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers

Reeds Vol 12 Motor Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers
Author: Paul Anthony Russell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1472953436

Developed to complement Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering for Marine Engineers), this indispensable textbook comprehensively covers the motor engineering syllabus for marine engineering officer cadets. Starting with the theoretical and practical thermodynamic operating cycles, the book is structured to give a description of the engines and components used to extract energy from fossil fuels and achieve high levels of efficiency. Accessibly written and clearly illustrated, this book is the only guide available for marine engineering students focusing on the knowledge needed for passing the motor engineering certificate of Competency (CoC) examinations. This new edition reflects all developments within the discipline and includes updates and additions on, amongst other things: · Engine emissions and control engineering · Fuel injection · Starting and reversing · Ancillary supply systems · Safety and the environment Plus updates to many of the technical engineering drawings.