PRELIMINARY RESEARCH PROPOSAL

1st Semester 2015 2016

Name of Proponents:
2cl Albuladora, Alfred Enrique

Section: Kushiro
Group 5

2cl Casipe, Paul Marco

2cl Estoesta, Elmer John
2cl Padrid, Reymart
2cl Pedrosa, John Ronel
2cl Tamio, Keith Rommel

Adviser:
3/E Poncardas, Kid Arthur

Title of Proposed Project:

Efficiency of MAN B&W 5L90MC VLCCL11-V Diesel Generator and
Turbo Generator in terms of Fuel Consumption at Neptune Engine Room
Simulator

Brief Description of the Proposed Project:

Generators are used to supply electrical power in places like a vessel
wherein there is no permanent power supply. A generator is fundamental
machinery onboard where all operations start with in. Moreover, its efficiency
is most important concern in considering its operation.

The operation of various generators such as diesel generator, turbo

generator and shaft generator are commonly seen on board a ship. Thus,
these generators make the ships operation more efficient regarding in its fuel
consumption in the electricity production.
The study would like to test the efficiency of diesel generator and turbo
generator in terms of fuel consumption. This will also determine which type of
generator is the more economically efficient to use.

Significance of the Project or Justification of the Study:

The study will know which is more efficient in terms of fuel consumption
between diesel generator and turbo generator. This could be a proof on the
validity of findings using different approach. The study could give new
knowledge in the field of marine engineering. Maritime students and maritime
institutions can use this knowledge in other fields or studies. In line with this, it
would be a reference for the other researchers in their studies.

Statement of the Main/General Problem:

This research aims to determine the Efficiency of MAN B&W 5L90MC
VLCCL11-V Diesel Generator and Turbo Generator in terms of Fuel
Consumption at Neptune Engine Room Simulator

Statement of the Specific Problems or Research Questions (RQs):

The study would also like to answer the following specific problems.

1. How much fuel oil is consumed during the electricity production in

Diesel Generator for one hour?
2. How much fuel oil is consumed during the electricity production in
Turbo Generator for one hour?
3. Is there a significant correlation between the efficiency and fuel
consumption of generator?
4. Is there a significant correlation between the efficiency and type of
generator?

Conceptual Framework: Identification of Variables:

This study would like to determine the efficiency of turbo generator and
diesel generator in terms of fuel consumption. Efficiency will depend on
influenced of fuel consumption of the generators which is the independent
variable. The type of generator has a direct effect on the efficiency being the
intervening variable because of its capacity to produce electricity.

Hypothesis:
There is no significant relationship between the efficiency and fuel
consumption of generator. There is also no significant relationship between
the efficiency and type of generator.

Description of Research Design:

There are two kinds of experimental design true experimental design
and quasi-experimental design. The research mode of the study is true
experimental design. True experimental design is the most accurate form of
experimental design. It tries to prove or disapprove a hypothesis
mathematically with statistical analysis. (Martyn Shuttleworth, 2008. True
Experimental Design. Retrieved Aug 31, 2015)
The study has this true experimental design because it deals about
more on quantitative data. The study will test the efficiency of the turbo
generator and diesel generator where the values are nominal.

Procedure and Materials:

The research would only use the desktop computer at MAN B&W
5L90MC VLCCL11-V Neptune Engine Room Simulator.

Conducting the operation of the Diesel and Turbo Generators

according to the Engine Room Simulator ERS L11 5L90MC - VLCC
Operators Manual Part 3 Machinery & Operation

Obtaining the data

Recording of the data

Analyzing the data using the statistical tool

Proving the hypothesis

Description of Data Analysis/Statistical Tools

Fuel consumption of the turbo generator and diesel generator that will
be recorded in the simulator will be statistically analyzed and compared in
order to compute for the efficiency. The research will record the consumption
of fuel every hour in the simulator. The conditions of both generator
operations are considered.
In order to determine the difference between two generators in terms of
fuel consumption with respect to time, the research will use the t-test
statistical tool.
T test uses means and standard deviations of two samples to make a
comparison. The formula for T test is given below:

Where,
x1 = Mean of first set of values
x2 = Mean of second set of values
S1 = Standard deviation of first set of values
S2 = Standard deviation of second set of values
n1 = Total number of values in first set
n2 = Total number of values in second set.

The formula for standard deviation is given by:

Where,
x = Values given
x = Mean
n = Total number of values.

Definition of Terms:

Diesel Generator - is the combination of a diesel engine with an

electric generator (often an alternator) to generate electrical energy.

Efficiency - the ratio of the useful work performed by a machine or

in a process to the total energy expended or heat taken in.

Fuel - a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce

heat or power.

Generators- are a device that converts mechanical energy to

electrical energy for use in an external circuit.

Power supply is an electronic device that supplies electric energy

to an electrical load.

Turbo Generator - is the combination of a turbine directly connected

to an electric generator for the generation of electric power.

Tentative List of References:

Alimen, R., Bedia, A., & Porras, E. (2001). Engine Systems In POWER
PLANT1 Diesel. Pasig: ST. FAUSTINA PRESS
Bloch, H., & Singh, M. (2009). Reaction vs. Impulse Type Steam Turbines In
Steam Turbines (2nd ed., pp. 220-223). Mc-Grow-Hill Companies

Changing fuel requirements are driving design. (2014). Marine Propulsion &
Auxiliary Machinery, 36(4), 24
Diesel Generator Fuel Consumption Chart in Liters. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.ablesales.com.au/blog/diesel-generatr-fuel-consumption-chart-inlines.html
Dombreval, R. (2011). Saving fuel by surfing on real-time ocean surface
currents. International Federation of Shipmaster, 32
Energy Efficiency. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.mpoweruk.com/energy_efficiency.htm
Factors Affecting Generator Output Rating. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.dieselserviceandsupply.com/Generator_Output_Rating.aspx
Firming fuel oil pushes bunker prices higher. (2009, August). Fair Play, 39
How Much Fuel Does a Diesel Generator Consume? (2008,April). Retrieved
from http://ask.metafilter.com/89961/how-much-fuel-does-a-diesel-generatorconsume
JMES (2003). Diesel Generator System Oil Consumption Increase. JSU
MOLs Waste Heat Energy Recovery System recognized. (2014,June).
Seaway Shipping Digest, 37
Power Generation (Diesel & Gas Power Plants). (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.bowmanpower.co.uk/markets/power-generation
Production to Improve Diesel Fuel Consumption. (n.d.). Retrieved July 15,
2015, from http://www.bowmanpower.co.uk/products
Rolling on the straits. (2011, March). Shipping World & Shipbuilder, 32-36
Scluz, E. (2008). Diesel Mechanical (4th ed., p. 252)
Steam Turbine Generator. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://turbinegenerator.org
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach Seventh Edition SI Units 2011
TIGERS: Exhaust Gas to Electricity for Reduction in Fuel Consumption. (n.d.).
Retrieved July 15, 2015, from
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/09/tigers_exhaust_.html
Turbocharger Physics of Fuel Efficiency. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.physicsforums.com/threads/turbocharger-physics-of-fuelefficiency.780484/

Woodyard, D. (ed.). (2010). Power2 System debuts on gas engine. Marine

Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery, 32(6), 40

This Research Proposal is hereby submitted for approval as partial

fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine
Engineering at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific.
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ADVISERS ACCEPTANCE FORM

Date: _________________________

I, 3/E Kid Arthur Poncardas of the College of Marine Engineering of the

Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP), have accepted to be the
ADVISER for the research proposal of Section Kushiro Group 5 entitled:
Efficiency of MAN B&W 5L90MC VLCCL11-V Diesel Generator and Turbo
Generator in terms of Fuel Consumption at Neptune Engine Room Simulator.
Having known of the responsibilities assigned to this function, I shall
contribute my expertise for the completion of the above research.

Signed:

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Adviser

Approved:
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Academics Research Unit Coordinator