Showing guides and explainers filed under Marine Machinery, Engines & Controls.
This article discusses the different types of compressors used on board, the uses of compressed air on board, unloading of compressors, safety …
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This article discusses the different starting problems and troubleshooting of marine auxiliary diesel engines. The problems discussed are not turning …
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These articles discusses the different types of nuts and bolts and threads used in the engine room of a merchant ship. This part covers threading and …
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Dynamic load testing of lifeboat davits is carried out using test weights simulating their Safe Working Load (SWL) and a proof load. These load tests …
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Offshore installations are serviced by their pedestal cranes. These cranes must be load tested to SOLAS regulations, and this can be carried out at …
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Offshore oil and gas installations have runway beams and padeyes mainly for removing equipment for maintenance. These appliances must be load-tested …
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These articles discuss the different types of nuts and bolts and threads used in the engine room of a merchant ship. The various ways of threading and …
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Oil mist detectors offer watchkeeping engineers protection against explosion in the ship’s main diesel engine spaces. Crankcase and chain cases …
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A ship’s life comes to an end after being in service for twenty to thirty years. They are then scrapped with the machinery, bridge navigation …
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The article discusses different types of globe valves used on board ships and in the engine room, their construction, different components, materials …
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