Hydrofoil Design - How are Hydrofoils Structured?
Hydrofoils are all set to replace the contemporary way of designing boats. Learn about the way they are designed and how they work
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Marine Engineering
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Types of Ships: Frigates
Frigates are medium sized warships that were used extensively in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Mostly used for patrolling or escorting …
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A Water Generator - Basket Type Steam Evaporators
This article explains the operation of the Basket Type Steam Evaporators based on principle of brisk boiling of water. The vapor may carry salt water …
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Different Types of Marine Boilers Auxiliaries
Marine boilers auxiliaries include the boiler control system, forced draught fans, de-superheater, fuel oil pumps, heaters and filters, exhaust gas …
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Bulk Carrier Inspection in Critical Areas ,in Cargo Holds & Factors Responsible for Bulk carrier Casualities
The very nature of the cargoes carried by bulkers makes bulk carrier inspection in critical areas mandatory; especially where high tensile steel …
Continue ReadingDuties of Chief Enginer on Ships
Learn about the duties of chief engineer in port, during cargo work and at dry-dock
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Effects of leakage in the valves of compressor
In this article let us see what are the effects caused due to leakage in suction valve and discharge valve of compressor .
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Jet Ski Parts - Construction of the Personal Water Craft
Jet Ski is a small personal water craft used for recreational and racing purposes. Jet Ski is also one of the fastest sport water craft and is used …
Continue ReadingLargest Piston Engine - Learn about the Pistons of some of the Biggest Engines
The piston of a large marine diesel engine consists of the piston crown and the piston skirt. The crown is cast from special alloys to cope with the …
Continue ReadingMain engine troubleshooting - Why does the engine not start?
In this article let us discuss the possible cause for not firing when the starting lever of main engine is pulled .
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