Preparing for Emergency Situations in Ships
Preparing for and practicing responses for any shipboard emergency is a part of any ship’s routine practices. Emergency measures adopted by …
Continue ReadingRepulsion induction motor wiring - Classification and types of repulsion motors
Learn about the various types of repulsion motors and how they are modified from the conventional motors. Also know about the various shortcomings of …
Continue ReadingShip control room console and other paraphernalia
Learn about the various types of controls and systems that form the part of a typical vessel
Continue ReadingWhat are Fasteners? Screw, Nut, Rivet, Peg, Pin Joint, Cotter Joint, Snap RIng, Washer
Because they are normally among the most fragile elements of machines or assemblies, the correct determination of fasteners is one of the crucial …
Continue ReadingThe role of Machinability in metal cutting parameters
The machinability of a material is one of the prime metal cutting parameters that has influence in selecting several other cutting parameters. In this …
Continue ReadingFuzzy logic implementation - Membership functions explained
Learn about the different types of fuzzy logic membership functions in this article
Continue ReadingSafety relief valve for protection against explosion in crankcase
Learn about the construction and working of valves used in main engine for protection against crankcase explosions.
Continue ReadingThe Concrete Curing Process
Curing concrete is a complex process involving maintenance of proper temperature, humidity, circulation, and other factors. Cracks may develop and …
Continue ReadingThe Kinematics of Manipulators – Forward and Inverse Kinematics
In the kinematic design and analysis of manipulators, it is required to find the position and orientation of the end-effector for given values of …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Load Cell? How do Load Cells Work?
This article describes load cell, the devise used for the measurement of large tensile and compressive forces and pressures.
Continue ReadingKinematic Analysis of Fluid Flow: Position and Velocity Description – Lagrangian and Eulerian Approach
Like any other mechanical system, the analysis of fluid flow or the mechanics of fluid flow has two parts: the kinematic analysis of fluid flow and …
Continue ReadingManaging Flow Induced Vibration in Boilers
Flow induced vibration in boilers occurs when the vortex shed by the passing flow coincides with the natural frequency of the component or gas column. …
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