I Learned from That: Garbled Communications in Port Lead to Accident
I was sailing third engineer on an Ulster Steamship cargo ship in 1969. We were on the UK to Montreal, Quebec and Great Lakes run, which was great in …
Continue ReadingI Learned From That: Lack of Tool Safety Practices causes Chisel Job to go Awry
It was 1968 and I was sailing as 4th Engineer on an Ulster Steamship general cargo ship trading between the UK and the Great Lakes. The main engine …
Continue ReadingRole of Bacteria and Enzymes in Septic Tank Systems
A septic tank is an enclosed container manufactured from concrete, fiberglass or plastic and is buried in the yard. Sewage and grey water from the …
Continue ReadingTo Know How to Read a Survey Map You Need To Understand Survey Map Symbols
We are more used to maps that indicate roads, towns and other details required for our travel or information. Geological survey maps indicate a number …
Continue ReadingThe Basics of HVAC - HVAC for Beginners
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. The objective of HVAC is to control the temperature of air along with control of moisture, …
Continue ReadingBright Hub Review of HVAC-for-beginners.com
In this article we review the popular website HVAC-for-beginners.com. HVAC is an acronym for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. This website …
Continue ReadingBuilding the Hoover Dam and the People Who Died Building It
Periods of drought and floods on the Colorado River led to the idea of a dam on it. Production of power from the dam was expected to repay the costs …
Continue ReadingI Learned from That: Faulty Sight Gauge leads to Destruction of Gears in Purifier Gear Case
Before starting any rotating machinery it is a practice to check the lubricating oil level. But here is an incident which happened due to lack of …
Continue ReadingIntroduction to Welding
Welding is a process widely used in all industries for fabrication and repair. This article introduces welding technology and procedures. Welding has …
Continue ReadingPressure Drop Calculation for Shell and Tube and Double Pipe Heat Exchangers with Excel Formulas
Excel formulas for calculation of frictional pressure drop in shell and tube and double pipe heat exchanger design can be downloaded from this …
Continue ReadingThe Advantages of Microgrids
Microgrids are smaller versions of the national electricity grid running independently. Here you can read about microgrids, why we need them, how they …
Continue ReadingThe Best Websites and Forums for Sailors and Marine Engineers
A maritime professional is always looking for ways to solve a technical issue on his or her ship or seeking better employment opportunities. If you …
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