Working of Electromagnetic brakes – Fail safe arrangement for Engine room cranes.
Basiclly, a lever which is connected to the arm which carries the brake shoes are…
Test and Overhaul of Fuel Injection Valves of marine engines Why diesel oil testing is usually done first?
This article discusses the testing and the overhaul of fuel injectors of marine engines, the…
Length between perpendiculars and its Significance
Length between perpendiculars, often abbreviated as p/p, p.p., pp, LPP, LBP or Length BPP is…
Difference between purifier and clarifier- GRAVITY DISC
1. The presence of a gravity disc in the purifier- There is a general misconception…
Engine room Funnel- Construction, Regulation and Uses of Engine room funnel
A funnel which forms a part of the engine room , acts as a chimney…
How Temperature of evaporator is controlled in refrigerators.- L.P CUTOUTS
The pressure in the evaporator is a measure of the evaporator temperature according to the…
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems onboard Ships- Vapour Compression systems
Moving heat from a lower temperature to higher temperature requires work to be done ,…
Posted insafety precautions and watchkeeping
Chain Tightening Procedure for MAN B&W Engine
A chain drive is used to transmit motion from the crankshaft of the engine to…
Posted insafety precautions and watchkeeping
Resin Chocks
An alternative to the traditional method of chocking using cast iron chocks, is the use…
Posted insafety precautions and watchkeeping
Boiler Uptake Fire and Exhaust Gas Economiser Fire
Auxiliary boiler uptake or flue gases normally pass through economisers or air pre-heaters or feed…