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Introduction to Marine Engineering

Subsection 6.2.1 Engine Cooling

Nearly all diesel engines rely on a liquid cooling system to transfer waste heat out of the block and internals as shown in Figure 6.2.1. The cooling system consists of a closed loop similar to that of a car engine and contains the following major components: water pump, radiator or heat exchanger, water jacket (which consists of coolant passages in the block and heads), and a thermostat.
Figure 6.2.1. Cooling System