Superheated Steam Water Tube Marine Boilers
Steamships normally have two high pressure superheated steam boilers driving the turbines, either two drums one above the other or three drums with …
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Refrigeration System Parts: Vapor Compression Refrigeration Explained
This article explains the operating principle of refrigeration systems based on vapor compression refrigeration system used on board ships, though …
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Vapor Compression Distillation - Fresh Water Generator Working on Vapor Compression Principle
Learn about a unique type of Fresh Water Generators in this article. These evaporators are self sustaining type and consume very less energy for water …
Continue ReadingMarine Steam Turbines Auxiliary Components and Their Layout
This article describes the auxiliaries mandatory to the efficient running of a steam turbine ship and their location.
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Marine Turbine Engines - How Does a Steam Turbine Work on Ships?
Learn about the use of steam turbines in the context of marine propulsion and their current status in the marine industry.
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Reverse Osmosis Water System
Learn about a natural phenomenon which is used to purify water on board ships and other marine vessels, apart from land.
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Fresh Water Generators on Board a Ship - How to Start them?
Fresh water is an important commodity on board ships, especially on long sea voyages. Hence the procedure for starting the fresh water generator on …
Continue ReadingTidal Barrage - How Electricity is Produced Using Tidal Energy
A tidal barrage is a marine renewable energy device dependent on the flooding and ebbing of the tides. It consists of a barrage built across an …
Continue ReadingHow Does Tidal Energy Work? Types of Marine Tidal Stream Devices
The regular flooding and ebbing of the tides occur because of gravity largely applied by the moon on the earth’s oceans. This in turn causes …
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Reliable Gas Transport by Ships
The article explains how the gases, particularly LNG, are transported by sea, how the gases are liquefied, problems connected with transportation of …
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