On a ship the main propulsion engine is cooled by fresh water which is in turn cooled by sea water in the huge central coolers. Know how to clean the …
Continue ReadingThis article is in continuation of a previous article that explains the working of different types of rotary pumps. This article also explains the …
Continue ReadingWhat is scavenging in marine diesel engines and why is it so important? What are the different types of scavenging methods used for the various types …
Continue ReadingThis article deals with the numerous dangers that the ship breaking industry imposes on its workers and the people living in the surrounding areas. …
Continue ReadingHaving 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 …
Continue ReadingWhat 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 …
Continue ReadingIn the previous article we saw the different methods that are used for ship breaking. Cutting the main metal structure of the hull requires expertise …
Continue ReadingEver 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 …
Continue ReadingWe 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 …
Continue ReadingWater currents of large water bodies are continuously monitored and recorded in order to foresee any major changes in the characteristics of waves. …
Continue ReadingWe 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 …
Continue ReadingWe 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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