ABSTRACT
The machinery systems fitted on board ships are designed to work with maximum efficiency and run for extended periods without interruption. The most usual form of energy loss from machinery is heat. This loss of heat energy must be reduced or carried away by some form of cooling media, such as a central cooling water system, to avoid the machinery malfunctioning or breaking down. In this chapter, we will examine the central cooling system, which prevents the ship’s machinery from breaking down and keeps it in good working order.
