The Laboratory of Marine Engineering (LME) is part of the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (view history of School) of the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. The Laboratory building in the Zografou Campus of the National Technical University of Athens was completed in 1998. The Laboratory personnel includes academic and research staff, doctoral students, as well as administrative and technical staff. The activities of the Laboratory of Marine Engineering are focused on Marine Propulsion System Research with particular emphasis on experimental and theoretical investigations of engine/load dynamics. The research spectrum of the laboratory covers marine propulsion and auxiliary engines, shipboard mechanical and electrical systems and advanced control systems for marine diesel engines.
Engine Testing Facility
The Laboratory of Marine Engineering is equipped with a state-of-the-art engine testing facility (view facility poster) allowing for the experimental investigation of marine propulsion plants under transient loadings. The main test cell, covering an area of 136 sq. meters, is housed in a soundproof enclosure, which has also been especially designed so as to minimise the vibrational loading of the building. The test cell floor is covered with modular gratings while its roof consists of detachable covers which can be easily removed using a travelling gantry crane. The gantry crane can be used to install or remove engines and equipment. Ventilation and temperature control of the test cell is achieved by employing two centrifugal fans, capable of maintaining an air through flow of 25,000 m3/hr. The test cell is also equipped with a modern fire fighting system. The test cell is located in the basement of the Laboratory.
The control room, located one level above and overlooking the test cell, houses the monitoring, alarm and control systems for the facility. A state-of-the-art fuel separation and conditioning facility is located ajdacent to the fuel tank room. Special provision has also been made for future installation of experimental catalytic reduction facility for emissions control.
View related paper The New Laboratory Facility MARTHA for Marine Propulsion Research and Development, CIMAC Congress 2001, Hamburg.Supporting Facilities
- Auxiliary Power Generator and Workshops
- Classroom and Seminar Room
- Chemistry Room
- Control Systems Room
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