Dosing Regimens for Marine Water Boilers
The control of impurities in marine boiler water is imperative for the efficient operation of the boilers. Impurities such as calcium carbonates and …
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Marine Machinery, Engines & Controls
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Copper, Nickel, and Tin Alloys used in Offshore Engineering
Due to the hostile conditions offshore oil and gas platforms operate under, combined with the acidity due to processing hydrocarbons, many alloys are …
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Marine Fuel Oil Contaminants
Heavy fuel oil is used by ships engines and boilers as a primary fuel and is a product of crude oil refining, being the bottoms from the distilling …
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New Marine Heater Exchangers - Flat Plate Coolers for Ships Engine Rooms
Marine heat exchangers have advanced from conventional shell and tube type to the more modern plate heat exchangers that transfer heat more …
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Principle of Anti-Biofouling Titanium Electrodes and Electrochlorination in Marine Seawater Cooling Systems
One of the problems with ships engine seawater coolers and supply piping is the biofouling of the internal surfaces. This is usually addressed by the …
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International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water - Problem Description and Methods of Eradication of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
When ships have discharged their cargo, they fill their ballast tanks with seawater sometimes containing aquatic exotic species. Once they reach the …
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How to Winterize Your Boat's Outboard Motor
Worried about how to protect your outdoor motor during the winter? It’s not difficult to do, and here we’ll guide you through the process.
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Main and Auxiliary Engine Repairs at Sea
Repairs to main and auxiliary engines whilst at sea are carried out by the engineers; the main engines being the heart of any ship, and her only means …
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Handling of the Marine Boiler Safety Relief Valve
Safety valves are fitted to protect the boiler from the effect of over pressure. At least two safety valves are fitted to each boiler steam drum, but …
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The 3208 Catepillar Marine Engine - History and Design
Although its original concept was a cheap throw-away engine, the Caterpillar 3208 engine has been used for many applications. Perhaps the most popular …
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