Waste Water Treatment on Ships
Ships produce waste water in two categories: grey wastewater from sinks, laundries, and showers and black wastewater containing sewage. New …
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How to Find Top Dead Center in a Marine Piston Engine - Fuel Pump, Camshaft, and Flywheel inspection Methods
When checking tappet clearance on marine engines, we have to ascertain that the piston is at TDC. Though markings are provided on the flywheel, the …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Functions of a Ships Thrust Blocks, Propeller Shafts, and Stern Tubes?
In a marine engine the function of the thrust block, propeller shaft, and stern tube are closely related, being responsible for the efficient …
Continue ReadingFuel Injector Testing and Repair of Marine Diesel Engines
This article discusses the testing and the overhaul of fuel injectors of marine engines,the testing of the needle and guide condition of the fuel …
Continue ReadingCleaning Interior of Oil Tankers Ships (Marine) Cargo by Inert Gas
Crude oil and refined hydrocarbons have been shipped in the cargo tanks of oil tankers for many years. The oil tanker design and carrying capacity has …
Continue ReadingCorrosion Protection: Marine Sacrificial Anodes and Shipping & Coating
Offshore structures such as oil and gas platforms require protection from corrosion in the marine environment. These huge installations are …
Continue ReadingMarine Corrosion Protection Guide: Prevention in Marine Environment.
Corrosion protection of our ships in the marine environment has challenged us for years in the areas of their hulls and internal tanks, the use of …
Continue ReadingMarine Steam Boiler Water Test Procedures, Impuruties and Treatment
Ships boilers are the heart of a steamship, when they are not operating efficiently the ship begins to lose speed. To keep the boilers running at …
Continue ReadingMarine Engine Room Layout Faults in Merchant Ships
Naval architects designing ships like to allot maximum space for cargo carriage and minimal space for the engine room. For several reasons, the layout …
Continue ReadingFresh Water from Seawater: Reverse Osmosis Systems & Water Evaporators
When preparing for a voyage ships take on fresh water which is supplemented throughout the voyage by water making plants. Fresh water is used in …
Continue ReadingCauses of Marine Diesel Engine Exhaust Black Smoke from Funnel
Black Smoke from the funnel is a sign of poor maintenance and malfunction of the machinery. It is a serious issue as it violates Marpol 73/78 Annex VI …
Continue ReadingWhat is Ballast Water? Ballast Tanks and Ship Ballast
Ships when at sea require stability to sail safely. For this reason sea water is taken into the bottom of the ship in specially made compartments. …
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