Marine Engineering

This Topic throws light on LNG ships in general. The two most famous designs of Q-flex and TFDE…

Diesel and gasoline engines function similarly in that they both use atomized fuel and internal…

This article discusses the different types of compressors used on board, the uses of compressed…

The main engine safety devices are provided in the system to safeguard the main engine…

Difference bw safety valve and relief valve Relief Valve – is the term used to…

Mechanic Notes:  A diesel engine is 'dead in the water' without the turbocharger. High pressure…

Just installing a boiler on a ship doesn’t guarantee efficient working of a boiler. There…

Failure in boiler starting is a common phenomenon on ship. There can be several reasons…

Charles Parson's yacht Turbinia, pictured here, was powered by his steam turbine. He dramatically demonstrated…

The puncture valve consists of a piston which communicates with the control air system of…