How do hydraulics work - Learn how to start an emergency generator manually.
Do you that the SOLAS regulations say that there should be a secondary means of starting the emergency generator? Know about these requirements and …
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Marine Machinery, Engines & Controls
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Microbial Infestation of Marine Fuel Oil
Find out about microbial infestation, a phenomenon, which is often neglected but which causes the most harmful and detrimental effects on the fuel oil …
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Ship Damper Tank Stabilizer - Ship Stability Apparatus
Several types of ship stability apparatus are provided on a ship, of which ship stabilizers are the most important ones. The article describes one …
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Understanding Hele Shaw Pumps - Construction, Working and Uses
As the name suggests, variable delivery pumps are used for applications that require a continuous change in the fluid flow. Find out the construction …
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Basic hydraulic circuits used on board ships
Hydraulic systems are used from tipper trucks to aircraft rudders. Read here to know about the simple hydraulic components and circuits used on board …
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Deep sea seals of stern tube - How is water prevented from entering the ship through the propeller openings?
Learn about the sealing arrangement used in the stern tube
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Maritime Hydraulics: The Use of Hyrdaulic Systems on Ships
We all know that the hydraulic systems are used from simple tipper trucks to an aircraft. Read here to learn about the applications of hydraulics on …
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Stern bearing housing and arrangement of stern tube bearing
Adequate lubrication is required for the rotation of the propeller shaft inside the stern tube. For this reason, various types of lubrication systems …
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Marine hydraulic steering systems explained
Learn about the importance and role of a steering gear plays on a ship. Why it is so important and what are the standards that it needs to follow?
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Temperature Gauges: Contruction and Workings of a Radiation Pyrometer
It is important to keep a close watch on the temperatures of various pieces of heat producing equipment on board a ship. Not all machinery can be …
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