The essential guide for modern equipment found on commercial ships, focusing on 'engine' propulsion for marine engineers.

Developed to complement Reeds Volume 8: General Mechanical Knowledge for Marine Engineers, this essential manual thoroughly covers engine mechanics for maritime engineering officer training. It is the only available guide, concentrating on the knowledge required for candidates to pass engine certification examinations (CoC).

Written in an accessible manner and clearly illustrated with technical drawings, it begins with theoretical and practical thermodynamics cycles. The book is structured to provide descriptions of engines and their components used to extract thermal energy from fossil fuels and achieve high levels of engine efficiency.

This revised edition has been updated and expanded to stay current, covering hybrid systems, biofuels, and waste heat recovery. It includes new self-assessment questions and examples to aid learning and improve assessment outcomes.