Essential Engine Operating Directives
These directions are based on the assumption that engine works fine and has no maintenance problems and it is getting started after a long gap or a major overhaul so just follow these steps..
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Perks of Opting to Use Shipping Containers as Guest Rooms
A guest room serves not only to give comfort & privacy to both the homeowner and the guest. While it is typical to have a spare room at one’s home for this purpose, not everyone is graced with such a luxury of having an extra room.
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Engine Cycle Analysis
IC engines or internal combustion engines work on a thermodynamic cycle and it is utmost important for a marine engineer or any other mechanical engineer for that matter, to understand the basics of working of such a cycle. Let us learn about [...]
Wankel & Stirling Engine Basics
We learn about the 4 stroke Wankel & Stirling Engine Basics in our previous post. Today we will continue our study with engines with the study of the basics of Wankel and Stirling Engines. The Wankel Engine is named after its inventor Dr [...]
The Basics Of Heat Engines
Marine Engineers mainly work on heat engines and internal combustion engines are one of the most important types of heat engines. We are starting a series on IC or Internal Combustion engines which we will continue over time but let us start [...]
Classification of Chemical Tankers
Ships that carry chemicals are known as chemical tankers and there is a system of classification in terms of type of ship. Find out how is the classification system laid out and how each chemical tanker can fit in a specific category.
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Limitations of Ship Radar: Part I
We have already taken a look at the shipborne radar in detail in some of our other postings. Though the radar is an extremely useful instrument to have on board ships and has made life really easy, there are some limitations of a radar set too. [...]
Epaulets & Knots Quiz
Knots are the lifeline of a sailor and even with the advancements in technology, the knowledge of knots is considered vital for a seaman. Find out how much you know about the different types of knots which are used by sailors as well as the [...]
