Marine Diesel Engines Bearings – Construction, Arrangement & Properties
Bearings are used in the marine engines along with lubrication to reduce frictional forces between components have relative motion. Learn about main …
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Marine Machinery, Engines & Controls
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Components of Marine Diesel Engines – Exhaust Valves
The main engine consists of a single exhaust valve which operates upon similar principles as smaller 4-stroke engines, yet it quite sophisticated in …
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types of heat exchangers used on ships
Different types of heat exchangers are used extensively and almost everywhere, and ships are no exception and use heat exchangers in different …
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used boat props for sale - tips to buy a used propeller
Your car has a spare wheel in case of puncture or similar emergency, but what about your boat? When you propeller goes bust, you need to shop around a …
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Used marine diesel engine for sale - Tips to buy second hand marine diesel engine
It is not possible for everyone to buy a luxury boat or have time to go cruising on a luxury liner. Yet you can consider having your own simple boat …
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How do you get pure water on ships tested for cleanliness ?
Impurity in sea water is not only due to salinity but also due to several ionic impurities. These must be removed before water can be used for human …
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Marine Diesel Engine Components – The Cylinder Head
The cylinder head has to perform several functions apart from acting as a host to several paraphernalia used in marine diesel engines. Learn about the …
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marine diesel engine maintenance and checking of cylinder liner wear
It is a routine operation to check the cylinder liner of an automobile by flashing torchlight inside it, but it is a totally different experience to …
Continue ReadingOasis of the Seas: Ship Design
Have you ever considered what would make the best cruise ship? This article takes you through the oasis of the sea and gives you an inside glimpse of …
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pH Meter and measurement of water pH on board ships
pH of water is an indicator of its acidity or alkalinity and ideal value of drinking water pH is 7. Just find out how this parameter is measured on …
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