Auxiliaries

Oily water separator

Oily Water Separator Construction Working & Dismantling

Among all machinery Oily Water Separator ( OWS ) is given a unique status because of it function and penalties that may imposed because of its irregularities to the ship owner/manager and criminal punishment to seafarer under whose duty Oily water separator comes. As Oily Water Separator is the result of MARPOL 73/78, Annex 1-Regulations […]

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excitation voltage

Excitation Voltage – Definition, Types & Working

Excitation / Excitation voltage or more precisely excitation system of a generator ( A.C ) is one of the leading sphere of doubts and questions asked in interviews. While these big machineries work on the Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. They need some source of energy not just to produce magnetic field but to control

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Marine Diesel Engine

Marine Diesel Engine – Parts And Functions

A Marine diesel engine consists of many working parts. Even different components make few modification in its design but their function remains the same. Each component has a definite function and location in its working. Chances are, you already know something about them even more for few; you already be used to reassembling them in

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Tappet clearance

Tappet Clearance – Requirement, Measurement & Adjustments

The hot topic among marine engineering students and seafarer preparing for the exam has been of Tappet Clearance. The clearance in between the valve stem and rocker arm is termed as tappet clearance. They facilitate the operation of rocker arm in a four-stroke engine; by providing sufficient space for thermal expansion. Tappet clearance is taken

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Rotocap

How Rotocap Works? – Theory, Working and Function

Exhaust valves are subjected to high temperature and shoot. This can sometimes lead to valve seizure, heavy shoot deposits, and local Overheating. A Rotocap is used to protect the exhaust valve from above concerns extending its overall life. It is fitted on the exhaust valves of auxiliary or medium-speed engines. Main engines have rotating vanes

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Centrifugal pumps

Centrifugal Pumps – Working, Types, Application & Repair

Centrifugal pumps are one of the most commonly used pumps on the earth with ever growing applications. They are simple and reliable machine of any machinery space. On ship they are the simplest of machinery installed in the engine room. They are unique for its high flow rate at variable dynamic head with less repairs.

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Boiler water treatment

Boiler Water Treatment in Marine Boilers

The quality of boiler water is an integral part of increasing boiler efficiency. Unchecked contaminated boiler water can lead to problems such as corrosion and scale formation. Furthermore, it can also affect its performance, life, and cost of maintenance jeopardizing boiler efficiency; making boiler water treatment a key in the marine industry. To ensure its

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