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  • How to Build a Low Cost, High-efficiency Inverter

    Whether indoors or outdoors this high-efficiency inverter can provide clean AC to power all your small appliances like fans, lights, soldering irons, etc.
    By Swagatam February 17, 2012 Electrical Engineering »

  • What is the Best Indoor Humidity Range for People, Books, and Electronics?

    This article provides an engineering perspective on the best range of humidity for people, books, and electronics. Also discussed is how humidity is measured and the best ways to control indoor humidity.
    By Erik Hinrichsen November 15, 2011 Mechanical Engineering »

  • Managing Severe Injury and Medical Ailments aboard Ship

    Working on a ship can involve a substantial amount of risk to a seafarer's life. Numerous hazardous agents on a ship can be risky and even life threatening. So what should be done in case of an injured or ill sailor onboard a ship that is far away...
    By Raunekk November 15, 2011 Marine Engineering »


  • Control Tests on Ships Explained

    The main engine and the steering engine are located aft and far from the bridge and controlled by a maze of wires, pipes, machines, and electronic devices. Prior to entering a port and departing the port, these control systems have to be tested to ensure...
    By Chief Engineer Mohit Sanguri November 14, 2011 Marine Engineering »

  • Simple Thyristor Circuits Explained

    The article relates the technical specifications of SCRs and their working principles through an easy to understand, step-wise explanation. The article also offers a few interesting SCR projects that can be easily built and used for the relevant purposes...
    By Swagatam November 14, 2011 Electrical Engineering »

  • Duties After Pilot Departure

    After the ship is out of the port limits and the pilot has gone, the marine engineers have a lot of work to do - from adjusting the main engine revs to run at maximum possible load as per the weather to starting the fresh water generator, etc. The complete...
    By Chief Engineer Mohit Sanguri November 14, 2011 Marine Engineering »


  • Starting & Reversing Problems in Marine Engines

    There are a number of reasons for starting and reversing problems in marine engines. This malfunction is one of the most frightening and dangerous situations to encounter when maneuvering a ships main diesel engine, but it can be avoided through regular...
    By Willie Scott November 14, 2011 Marine Engineering »

  • Functions of Ships Main Engine Thrust Block, Prop Shaft, and Stern Tube

    In a marine engine the function of the thrust block, propeller shaft, and stern tube are closely related, being responsible for the efficient transmission of the engine’s power to the propeller and ensuring the control of torque and propeller shaft...
    By Willie Scott November 12, 2011 Marine Engineering »

  • The Roles of Complacency and Routinization in Maritime Accidents

    This article discusses how the negative effects of complacency and routinization lead to marine accidents. To avoid this situation, many shipping companies are formally recognizing the importance of a Safety Management System for shipboard jobs.
    By Chief Engineer Mohit Sanguri November 10, 2011 Marine Engineering »

  • Piper Alpha Oil Rig Disaster

    The Occidental Piper Alpha was built at McDermott’s Offshore Construction Yard, starting production as an oil production platform in the North Sea in 1976 and was later upgraded to also process gas. In July 1988 she suffered a gas explosion resulting...
    By Willie Scott November 10, 2011 Marine Engineering »