Machine cycle of microprocessor explored
A machine cycle plays an important role in the concept of timing diagram. Learn about the various types of machine cycle with detailed and …
Continue ReadingMagneto Hydrodynamic Propulsion
Do you know that apart from the conventional methods of propelling, a ship can also be propelled using magnetic power? Though presently an obscure …
Continue ReadingMarine Compressed Air Systems
The article describes in general the compressed air system on ships. It gives the components of the system and explains description of each of the …
Continue ReadingMarine engine troubleshooting - Problems with oil system
Let us discuss some thing regarding the oil system and it effects on engine performance
Continue ReadingMarine Engine Troubleshooting Air Starting Systems: Engine will not Start or Starts and Runs in the Wrong Direction
There are a number of reasons for starting and reversing problems in marine engines. This malfunction is one of the most frightening and dangerous …
Continue ReadingMarine Engineer Jobs - Performing the Engine Room Watch Duties
The performance of the engine room watch entails all watch keeping engineers to be aware of their duties. When I was an engineer at sea, every senior …
Continue ReadingMeasuring Ship's Speed Using Pitometer Log
Pitometer log is a type of navigation tool used in the ships for measuring the ship’s speed relative to water. An integral part of dead …
Continue ReadingOptimizing Building Construction For Solar Heating And Cooling
As a source of constant solar radiation, the sun can be a warming presence, a source of energy, or an annoying heater depending on the albedo of …
Continue ReadingReverse Osmosis Water Generation System on Ships
We have learnt in the earlier articles about different types of filtration including membrane filtration as well as Reverse Osmosis. In this article …
Continue ReadingRoughness Of Hull Surface Explained
This article deals with how and on what factors the value of resistance depends.
Continue ReadingScale Formation In The Boiler
In this article we will see the scale formation in boilers and how to tackle it
Continue ReadingSecond marine engineer - Duties and responsibilities explained
Learn about the duties expected of a 2nd Engineer on ship
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