Low-speed engines - Concern over wear rates

1998-11-01T00:00:00

Almost 80 per cent of the merchant ships built last year were propelled by two-stroke engines. Simplicity, both by design and direct drive, along with low running and maintenance costs have proved the overwhelming reasons for its selection. However, medium-speed engines are becoming far more fuel efficient, and some can ...

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