Offshore production platforms and oil rigs for drilling oil from sea floor
If during the exploratory drills the companies feel that they have struck gold then plans to setup offshore production platforms are made. In this …
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Marine Machinery, Engines & Controls
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Marine electrical safety and fire safety tips for ship personnel
Even small voltages can be dangerous and since the environment on board a ship is full of moisture, salt and corrosion, utmost care needs to be taken …
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Oil drilling from sea floor in search of Black Gold
It is indeed a important moment when the drill bit comes in contact with the oil and the actual extraction of black gold begins. Have you ever thought …
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Oxygen Analyzer hand held used on ships
Oxygen is vital for life and the presence of ample oxygen is an indicator that a space or tank is safe to get into. At the same time this very oxygen …
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crankcase explosion in marine diesel engines - tips to avoid explosion and fire on ship
Can a diesel engine blow up?Yes it can and the explosion is known as crankcase explosion.Crankcase explosion has been the cause of many fatal …
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about fire safety in marine diesel engines - tips to prevent scavenge fires
The diesel engine on ship can become a source of fire due to its high operating temperatures. Scavenge fires have already been the reason for many …
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Making Salt Water Drinkable: Learn About Fresh Water Generators On Board a Ship
How is fresh water generated on a ship? Is it possible to generate drinkable fresh water from sea water?Yes and for this purpose, a fresh water …
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Salt water to fresh water conversion on ships
This article will describe the working of a double stage FWG. It will also show the application of the flash process in fresh water generation. At the …
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Connecting rods for marine diesel engines
As the name implies, the connecting rod connects the inside powerhouse of the engine to the outside portion where that power gets converted into …
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Types of bearings defects in marine diesel engines
Bearings are very important to reduce friction, yet the same bearings can even lead to engine seizure if allowed to run in the damaged state so you …
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