Superheater Inspection in Marine Boilers
Ideally, the inspection should be undertaken yearly, preferably when the ship is in drydock; the boiler having been blown down and cooled. The steam …
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Air Ejector Theory - Learn how and air ejector works
An air ejector or steam ejector is a device which uses the motion of moving fluid (Motive Fluid) to transport another fluid (Suction fluid). It is has …
Continue ReadingHow to Clean Mold off Marine Vinyl
Mold that developes on the surface of marine vinyl is a big problem. It reduces the strength of the surface and can be dangerous for your health. Here …
Continue ReadingJobs on Tug Boats: Captain and Tugboat mate
Different types of jobs are available in a tugboat. This article describes different jobs in tugboat, required skills and functions of the particular …
Continue ReadingThe Castigliano Theorem and Ship Design
This article explains the importance and use of Castigligiano’s theorems in relation to ship design for forces in an elastic structure and …
Continue ReadingWhat is Naval Architecture?
A naval architect has an important role in the design and manufacturing of marine vessels. They are responsible for much more than the initial design.
Continue ReadingEuler's Degrees of Vortex
In basic ship designing, Euler’s equation of motion plays a vital role in finding the behavior of the ship in fluid dynamics. It is mainly use in …
Continue ReadingConnecting Rod Bolts
Connecting rod bolts perform the important function of holding the bottom end half with top end half along with the bearing so as to convert the …
Continue ReadingCAD Boat Design Software – Learn to Use
There are many advanced commercial CAD boat design applications available. However, this article will discuss the use of one freely available, but …
Continue ReadingMarine Control Systems: Integrated Systems for All Aspects of Ships Operations
The field of automation and control system is vast; there are many different ways of achieving the required effects by the operator of marine systems. …
Continue ReadingWhat is Heavy Fuel Oil Used For?
Heavy fuel oil used in marine main diesel engines is a residue from crude oil refining. Because of the properties of heavy fuel oil it is required be …
Continue ReadingInspection Carried Out for Boiler Mountings
In previous articles you gained the importance of a boiler inspection in which we discussed furnace and economizer inspections. In the boiler …
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