Largest Piston Engine - Learn about the Pistons of some of the Biggest Engines
The piston of a large marine diesel engine consists of the piston crown and the piston skirt. The crown is cast from special alloys to cope with the …
Continue ReadingMagnetic Amplifiers and their Applications
Various different amplifiers are used for the amplification of current and voltage in electronic devices. A magnetic amplifier uses the principle of …
Continue ReadingMain engine troubleshooting - Why does the engine not start?
In this article let us discuss the possible cause for not firing when the starting lever of main engine is pulled .
Continue ReadingMarine Engineering Roles: Duties Carried out by Ships Pilot and After Pilot Departure
After the ship is out of the port limits and the pilot has gone, the marine engineers have a lot of work to do - from adjusting the main engine revs …
Continue ReadingMarine Junior Engineer Training
It is the responsibility of all the ships senior engineers to train the junior marine engineer; we all had to go through this training. This requires …
Continue ReadingNavy Chief Engineer Duties Explained
It is important for new marine engineers to know about the duties and responsibilities of the chief engineer when they reach the highest level of …
Continue ReadingOp Amp Characteristics and Parameters Explained.
In this part of the article we will learn regarding few basic functions and parameters of Op Amp ICs.
Continue ReadingOp Amp Design: Operating Parameters of an Op Amp Clarified
Since it isn’t feasible to produce an ideal Op Amp, certain parameters have to be taken care of for their proper functioning.
Continue ReadingOPERATING TROUBLE :MAIN ENGINE TURNS OVER ON COMPRESSED AIR BUT RECEIVES NO FUEL CHARGE
In this article let us discuss the trouble shooting of the main engine when it turns on compressed air but receives no fuel charge to start
Continue ReadingOperating troubles :MAIN ENGINE CYLINDERS DO NOT FIRE OR INDIVIDUAL CYLINDER DO NOT FIRE.
In this article let us see the trouble shooting of why main engine cylinder does not fire and what are the causes?
Continue ReadingPropulsor Types and Definition - Learn About the Various Types of Propulsion Systems Used on Board Ships
Other than fixed pitch propellers, what other types or propulsors are used on modern ships?
Continue ReadingSilicon Control Rectifiers - Characteristics & Controlled Rectification Application
Thyristors are solid-state semiconductor devices with four layers of alternating P and N-type material. In this article we cover the terminology used …
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