Offshore Wind Turbines
Offshore wind turbines have a considerably larger power output than their land based counterparts.
Previously, offshore turbines were restricted to …
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Arcing and flares at substations can become a big problem. Why do they happen, and what can be done to prevent them? Here are described two main …
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In this article we will discuss the various network theorems which are of great help in solving complicated electrical networks and used to calculate …
Continue ReadingAncient War Ship Types - Biremes and Triremes - Human Powered Ships of the Phoenicians and Romans
Biremes and Triremes are both types of ancient war ships which were used extensively during the Roman Era. The article describes the history, …
Continue ReadingBoiler Economizer
Economizers are heat exchangers which are fitted in a boiler to increase the efficiency of the boiler. This is done by extracting the heat from the …
Continue ReadingTroubleshooting and Repair of Marine Refrigeration Systems
Refrigeration is the cooling process of removing heat from a compartment or area and sending it to the atmosphere or any other cooling medium. In this …
Continue ReadingCharge Coolers - Design, Operation, Troubleshooting, and Repair
The charge air cooler is an important device fitted in all turbocharged diesel engines to reduce the temperature of the charged air before its entry …
Continue ReadingThe Future of Mechanical Engineering
The future of mechanical engineering has paved way for engineering milestones such as biomechanics, nano-engineering, robotics, microelectronics etc. …
Continue ReadingHelp for Understanding Simple Home Electrical Wiring Diagrams
Domestic electrical wiring may seem difficult to understand, but this article will help through some specific home electrical wiring diagrams.
Continue ReadingMarine Boiler Furnace Inspection
Boilers of all types are subjected to extremely hazardous conditions involving very high temperatures, abrasive, and chemically aggressive fuel …
Continue ReadingSelection and Design of Air Curtains
Air curtains come in many varied shapes and sizes. The possible applications are just as varied. From a small scale air curtain creating an inviting …
Continue ReadingShipboard Refrigeration Compressor Overhaul Procedure
This article gives a clear idea about the procedure to dismantle, inspect, and assemble a shipboard refrigeration compressor (W-type reciprocating …
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