Use of Compact Tractors
Compact tractors are widely used in the construction industries and are considered to be extremely useful equipment for these purposes. Numerous …
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Mineral spirits are excellent materials that are widely being used as paint thinners and as a substitute for turpentine. The turpentine chemical …
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Theodolites serve as a vital surveying instrument and are widely used in surveying for the measurement of horizontal and vertical angles. Theodolites …
Continue ReadingNuts, Bolts, and Threads used in the Engine Room - Tap, Die, and Tapping Operation
These articles discusses the different types of nuts and bolts and threads used in the engine room of a merchant ship. This part covers threading and …
Continue ReadingUse of a Dry Well to provide Storm Drainage and Drain Storm Water Runoff
A dry well is an underground structure to drain storm water runoff and release it to the groundwater table. It may be a buried concrete structure, or …
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Air compressors are differential pressure engines. Read this article to learn about modern, basic air compressors and their theory of design and …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Homemade Power Inverter
Whether indoors or outdoors this high-efficiency inverter can provide clean AC to power all your small appliances like fans, lights, soldering irons, …
Continue ReadingLoad Testing of Lifeboat Davits on Offshore Oil and Gas Installations
Dynamic load testing of lifeboat davits is carried out using test weights simulating their Safe Working Load (SWL) and a proof load. These load tests …
Continue ReadingLoad Testing of Pedestal Cranes on Offshore Oil and Gas Installations.
Offshore installations are serviced by their pedestal cranes. These cranes must be load tested to SOLAS regulations, and this can be carried out at …
Continue ReadingLoad-Testing of Offshore Installation Runway Beams to BS2853
Offshore oil and gas installations have runway beams and padeyes mainly for removing equipment for maintenance. These appliances must be load-tested …
Continue ReadingNeed for Pre-commissioning Checks in Boilers
Preparation and planning of pre-commissioning activities in a boiler system will have to be done with all details and care to ensure smooth operation …
Continue ReadingNuts, Bolts, and Threads used in the Engine Room - Introduction
These articles discuss the different types of nuts and bolts and threads used in the engine room of a merchant ship. The various ways of threading and …
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