This book introduces the components and principles of the common ballast management systems. The working principles of different filtration, cleaning and sterilizing equipment are also introduced. The calculation norm of the construction design and the calculation method of simulation are described. Besides, different aspects of system management are analyzed. The principle of various detecting sensors, the hardware of control system and the design method of human-computer interface are respectively introduced. Last but not least, the maintenance and management of ballast water management system are described, mainly the maintenance and management of key components which composes the system.

About the Author

Ning CHEN, Professor, born in October, 1963, Director of the Institute of Marine Turbine System and Equipment, graduated from Jiangsu University of Science and Technology with a master's degree of Engineering in Mechanical Manufacture in 1996. He is engaged in marine engineering, a senior member of China society of naval architecture and marine engineering computer application committee members, member of the professional committee on the integration of shell outfitting and coating, and Deputy Director of committee members of Jiangsu shipbuilding turbine engineering association.

Zongming YANG, Associate Professor, graduated from Harbin Institute of Marine Engineering in 1989 with a master's degree in Marine Power Plant. He is currently the head of the Department of Power Engineering at the School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology. He focuses mainly on marine power systems, power plants and energy conservation research. He has participated in a number of international cooperation projects.

Book Information
ISBN 9789813368675
Author Ning Chen
Format Paperback
Page Count 285
Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore
Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore