How do steam traps work?
Having taken a look at the basics of a stream trap it is now time that in this article we discuss about the construction and working of Thermodynamic …
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Steam trap explained - How does a stream trap work?
What is a steam trap? Is it a device to trap steam? Or is it something related to conserving heat energy? Read the article inside to find out the …
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Metal cutting equipment in ship breaking
In the previous article we saw the different methods that are used for ship breaking. Cutting the main metal structure of the hull requires expertise …
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Ship breaking - Ship scrap yards and their role in marine industry
Ever thought as to what happen to the ships when they are taken off the sea? Where do they go? You will be surprised to know that almost all the ships …
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Ship breaking hazards in ship scrap yards
We have already learned the importance of ship breaking and where and why it is carried out. In this article we will learn how the dangerous process …
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Water current measurement - Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler explained
Water currents of large water bodies are continuously monitored and recorded in order to foresee any major changes in the characteristics of waves. …
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Ship grounding - How earthing works for different types of ships?
We all know about 3-phase 4-wire system which is commonly used in shore. But lets know what kind of unique system we use on board ships. Know why we …
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Cargo loading system - Types of cargo loaded on ships
We mainly know that ships carry oil and crude but there are dozens of other commonly carried cargoes as well. Learn about these types of cargoes in …
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Resistor color code chart and resistance explained for beginners
This article explains the meaning of color coding on resistors so that you can read behind the lines (colours) and see what resistance are you dealing …
Continue ReadingTypes of Online Freelance Work Available for Mariners
Sailors are often known as “Master of All Trades” due to their versatility in handling various jobs. So why not try a few jobs such as …
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