: Operates air conditioning, galley equipment, and refrigeration. Key Features & Components
An is a secondary power unit designed to handle critical systems and equipment while the main engine is either off or focused solely on propulsion. While primarily associated with the marine industry as "diesel generators" (gensets), auxiliary engines are also used in aircraft (as APUs), heavy trucking, and industrial machinery. Core Functions auxiliary engine
To maintain 24/7 reliability, these engines include specialized subsystems: : Operates air conditioning
: Powers lighting, navigation systems, communication tools, and radar. auxiliary engine