What are Gimbals? What is a Gimbal Bearing?
Gimbals and gimbal bearings are extensively used in components that are required to stay stable in unsteady conditions. These range from use in the …
Continue ReadingDecarbonization of Engines
Decarbonization of aux engines such as power generators aboard ships is a part of routine engine maintenance. It involves the removal of the cylinder …
Continue ReadingDesign and History of the HMS Hood: The Battle of the Denmark Strait
During the Second World War, the Battle of the Denmark Strait saw the most powerful battleship of the German Navy - the Bismarck - go toe to toe with …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Simple 250 to 5000 Watts PWM DC/AC 220V Power Inverter
The proposed design of a 250 to 5000 watts PWM DC/AC 220V power inverter presented here is probably the most straightforward inverter design one can …
Continue ReadingThe Sinking of the OBO Carrier MV Derbyshire
MV Derbyshire was built at Swan Hunters Yard at Wallsend on the River Tees in 1976, being originally named MV Liverpool Bridge. She was the last of …
Continue ReadingEnvironmental Impact of Aliphatic Solvents versus Aromatic Solvents
This article discusses some properties of aliphatic and aromatic solvents as an attempt to analyze the impact of these substances to the environment.
Continue ReadingSmoke and Water Damage Clean-Up
Water from firefighting operations and smoke from a fire causes lots of damage and a need for cleaning operations once the fire is put out. This …
Continue ReadingWhat To Look For When Buying Used Power Plant Equipment
If you need a quick solution to your energy needs and you are in short of project financing, installing used power plant equipment may be …
Continue ReadingAdvantages and Disadvantages of Digital Meters
A multimeter, also known as a VOM, is an electrical instrument used to measure circuit parameters such as voltage, current, and resistance. …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Simple Musical Door Bell
Although a bit elaborate, the proposed design of a musical doorbell circuit provides some useful features like a built-in timer and a pleasing, …
Continue ReadingEngineering Disasters: the Sinking of the MV Princess Victoria
The Princess Victoria was a passenger car ferry operating between Scotland and Northern Ireland. She set sail from Scotland on 31st January 1953 in …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Smoke Detector - Explained Through Schematic Diagram
The simple schematic diagram of a smoke detector presented here utilizes the gas sensor TGS 813 as the main detecting component. The circuit is pretty …
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