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    WÄRTSILÄ Encyclopedia

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    Cylinder liner

    Cylinder liner

    A replaceable cylinder which fits into a cylinder block.
    DUAL- FUEL ENGINES FROM WÄRTSILÄ

    Dual-fuel engines from Wärtsilä

    Dual-fuel engine is the diesel engine that can run on both gaseous and liquid fuels. When running in gas mode, the engine works according to the Otto process where the lean airfuel mixture is fed to cylinders during the suction stroke.
    Ventilator

    Ventilator

    Any grid, vent pipe or opening through which air can enter or leave a space. Vent pipes on the weatherdeck can be a source of water ingress to lower deck areas.
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