Texas Section October 2006 Lunch Meeting

By Lars Ronning

On October 17^th 2006, the Texas Section welcomed Frank Pedersen of Seaworthy Systems, Inc. to give a lunch presentation on “Modern Diesel Engine Combustion Analysis”.  Over XXX people turned out for what promised to be an interesting presentation.  Mr. Pedersen gave a thorough overview of the tools available to marine engineers to perform detailed analysis of diesel engine performance.  He gave examples of how such analyses can help the operator with not only significant fuel savings, but also to reduce costly downtime.  Potential engine failure can be predicted with adequate monitoring and analysis of engine performance.  The presentation was very well received and prompted many questions from an attentive audience. 

Professor Treglia from Texas A&M University had brought with him several students from the Galveston campus to attend the meeting.

The Texas Section is grateful for Mr. Pedersen taking time to fly down from Connecticut to share his knowledge with our members.  Here pictured on the right with Texas Section Chair, Donald Burris, on the left.