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The Charge Air Cooler in Diesel Engines
The charge air cooler is an important device fitted in all turbocharged diesel engines to reduce the temperature of the charged air before its entry to the engine in order to increase the efficiency of engine. This article deals with purpose, location...Published on September 21, 2011 to Marine Engineering
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Classification of Electrical Motors
Do you know how many types of electrical motors are there? Read to know about these motors which are commonly used in households as well as different industries.Published on August 30, 2011 to Electrical Engineering
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Shipboard Level Sensors - Types and Theory
Measuring the contents of a tank is a job which most mariners hate to do. For this reason, many gauges and devices have been produced for reducing the man hours of mariners. Read here to learn about the common different types and their construction with...Published on August 25, 2011 to Marine Engineering
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Modern Electrical Propulsion System for LNG Tankers
Electrical Propulsion systems are not new to the marine industry. However, the system was limited to passenger vessels and some hi-tech research vessels. Recent trends and developments in power electronics have paved way for more advanced and modern trends...Published on July 25, 2011 to Marine Engineering
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Bunkering Operations: Precautions, Checklists, Calculations & Corrections Explained
An actual bunkering operation is carried out with bunker checklists. In this article, emphasis is made on the checklists, safety precautions, SOPEP locker and SOPEP equipment, temperature and density correction to calculate the quantity of oil bunkered...Published on July 12, 2011 to Marine Engineering
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Centrifugal Oil Purifiers - Starting and Stopping Procedures
We have already discussed the basic principle of operation of purifiers. Lets learn how to start and stop purifiers, and about necessary safety precautions before starting, de-sludging procedures, and emergency stopping.Published on June 3, 2011 to Marine Engineering
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Air Compressor Explodes when Started after Overhaul
Have you ever witnessed how a $1 o-ring can cause a loss as high as $100,000? If not, read here to learn how the small mistake of using an extra o-ring on a lubricating oil filter, and a bypassed oil pressure safety trip, caused massive damage...Published on June 2, 2011 to Marine Engineering
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Boiler Tube Meltdown... At Sea
Boiler tube-melt down in shore-based industry can be repaired easily. Have you ever wondered how melted boiler tubes have been repaired onboard in mid-ocean without any assistance? Read here to know about the series of events which caused failure...Published on June 2, 2011 to Marine Engineering
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How Are Squirrel Cage Induction Motors Constructed?
The reason for the name “Squirrel cage” is because of the type of rotor used in these motors. Almost 95% of the induction motors used is of squirrel cage type. Also know about the Double Squirrel Cage motor. Know about the different classes...Published on June 2, 2011 to Electrical Engineering
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Aluminum--The Future For Industries
Do you know that Aluminum is the 2nd most used metal in the world? Do you know that the medicines we use has aluminum compounds in it? Know the stunning roles played by Aluminum in various sectors ranging from aviation to beverage cans.They are...Published on June 1, 2011 to Environmental Science