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As a Mariner everybody should know the importance of the bridge, installed equipment, and different operations performed inside it essential for safe …
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Every sailor looks forward to a Panama Canal trip. Crossing is a grand experience. We become humbled after observing the sheer magnitude of the work …
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If you want to make your own drift boat, you will need to follow a plan and the steps described in this article. Here described is how to start making …
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A ship can be considered as a mobile power plant. Most of the machinery is driven electrically, which thus makes for a huge electrical power demand. …
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A new type of pulsed laser has been recently developed- the dark laser. The technology is available with the aid of quantum dot diode lasers and has a …
Continue ReadingDownload Excel Spreadsheet Templates for Watershed Time of Concentration Calculation
Get Excel spreadsheet templates for calculating a watershed time of concentration. This parameter is of interest primarily for its use to calculate …
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Ionizers, used independently or as part of mechanical air purifiers, generate ozone. How safe for humans is it to be deliberately adding even more …
Continue ReadingHow Rapid Prototyping Works
Rapid prototyping in production engineering reduces the time of design for a product and is thus helpful in reducing the cost of the product. This …
Continue ReadingStructural vs. Lag Screws
The definitive guide to structural screws and lag screws, this article delves into the design, costs, and ease of use of each type. It also discusses …
Continue ReadingHow to Make a Home Made Incinerator
Wondering how to make your homemade incinerator to burn waste from your home? Here the entire process is described through simple steps.
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The Iranshahr power plant explosion is pretty much all over the news bulletins and discussion forums, but it seems that nobody knows the exact cause …
Continue ReadingRational Method Runoff Coefficient Tables for Storm Water Runoff Calculation
Rational method runoff coefficient tables are provided in this article. Watershed runoff coefficients depend upon the land use, soil type and slope …
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