The adjustment of Bumping Clearance is a very critical adjustment of the clearance volume. If more the volumetric efficiency of the compressor suffers …
Continue ReadingThis article discusses the application of gate valves on board merchant ships worldwide, their classification, their design, cautions in operation, …
Continue ReadingA marine fuel management system helps in monitoring and reporting the amount of fuel used by a ship. The system helps in reducing fuel usage and …
Continue ReadingMarine engine exhaust riser is a cylindrical pipe shaped device which connects the exhaust manifold with the exhaust hose. Exhaust risers are water …
Continue ReadingThe Exxon Valdez Oil Spill left behind a trail of dead bodies of thousands of birds and animals. One of the worst kind of disasters ever caused and …
Continue ReadingLifeboat accidents have claimed many lives and injured many more on board ships. Though the most probable reason for these accidents have been thought …
Continue ReadingIn continuation with the previous article, this discusses types of cylinder lube oils, running in of the piston rings and cylinder liner, …
Continue ReadingMarine Auxiliary Diesel Engines are used for the generation of electricity on board merchant ships worldwide. This article discusses the various …
Continue ReadingCylinder liner lubrication was difficult under any way, but now the problem has increased markedly by the use of lower quality, high sulphur content, …
Continue ReadingIn continuation with the previous article it discusses selection of gland packings, cutting procedure, removal procedure, standard sizes of gland …
Continue ReadingA stuffing box used for shaft sealing may be one employing gland packings or using mechanical seals. Easily replaceable without opening up the whole …
Continue ReadingNuclear Energy has been used to power warships since the mid-fifties. It operates similar to power station reactor, the heat generated by a nuclear …
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