The Main engine jacket water cooling system is a critical part of an efficient marine engine operation. The machinery systems fitted onboard ships are designed to work with maximum efficiency and run ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

How coolant testing helps identify diesel engine risk before it becomes an overheating event, corrosion problem, or major repair.

Elizabeth Nelson, coolant program manager at Polaris Laboratories, a fluid-analysis company in Indianapolis, Ind., tells a story that would strike fear into the heart of any fleet manager. A class-8 ...