Testing of a marine engine cooling system pump driven by an electromagnetic clutch

The article considers the studies of the problem of mechanical losses on the drive of auxiliary mechanisms of diesel engines carried out at the Department of Water Transport Operation and Industrial Fishing of the Astrakhan State Technical University. The design of the test bench, measuring equipment, test results, and prospects for further research are described.

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