The Equation of State for Real Gases Part One
The ideal gas law fails for gases that are near condensation. A physics graduate student came up with a modified equation by amending the kinetic …
Continue ReadingDead Sea Scrolls significance - Dead Sea Facts
Why is the Dead Sea so named and is it really a deadly body of water? What is the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls? Find out the answer to all …
Continue ReadingDesign of bulkhead for marine vessels.
The wall inside of a ship is known as bulkhead. Bulkhead serve a large number of important functions. The design of bulkhead changes according to …
Continue ReadingHow do alternators work on board ships?
Alternators provide Alternative Current on ship. There are numerous ways of generating Alternating current on board but the basis arrangement of the …
Continue ReadingMarine navigation software - Uses for speech recognition on board ships
The job of a navigating officer or a marine engineer is quite hectic these days due to increased commercial pressures. Technology has also provided …
Continue ReadingModern day jobs at sea - Fitters and Wipers
Even if you are not in possession of a technical degree and do not want to follow the long route of certifications, still you can work on board ships …
Continue ReadingWhat is ship bunkering operation ?
It is great to have huge ships and massive diesel engines on board the vessels, but then how do you cater to the fuel hunger of these monsters. Just …
Continue ReadingCasting Process of a Metal - Solidification in the Mould
Crystallization of solids from liquid state is a peculiar phenomenon found in several industrial processes including casting. Learn the fundamentals …
Continue ReadingHelical Gears vs Spur Gears - Advantages and Disadvantages Compared
If you have observed a spur gear application, you may have noticed that the spur gear can be replaced by a helical gear. Where should a helical gear …
Continue ReadingRare Earth Magnet Wave Pump keeps Salt Water Aquarium Scum-Free
Keeping a sea water aquarium at home is an expensive and high-maintenance task. Moreover, the scum that gets generated adds to the labor. But a newly …
Continue ReadingSand Casting Techniques – Types of Patterns
Casting is used to produce similar components quickly and economically. Learn about the various types of patterns which are used in the casting …
Continue ReadingShips Cooks - Jobs at Sea
An excellent cook is someone who can make a dish belonging to any country. But hardly does a cooking job allows the cook to move beyond the vicinity …
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