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Category: Turning Gear

  • Engineering for Deck Officers – Turning Gear

    Engineering for Deck Officers – Turning Gear

    The turning gear is a reversible electric motor which drives a worm gear which can be connected with the toothed flywheel to turn a large diesel engine. It is used in following cases. A slow-speed drive is thus provided to enable positioning of the engine parts for overhaul purposes. The…