When two or more generators with same frequency, voltage and phase difference are connected to the bus-bar; such that it increase their overall capacity, ease of maintenance, and active load management. Then they are called to be connected in parallel;…
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A screw pump is a subset of positive displacement pump that use one or more than one screw; to perform pump action along its spindle axis. The complete assembly consists of two main parts; the driving motor ( prime mover…
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A ship moves up and down in water depending upon the amount of cargo it loads. While there is strict rules governing limits to which a ship can load; there is only a handful of guidelines for maximum permissible buoyancy….
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Have you wondered what ships are made of and what are its parts? Well, you are not alone; it is this curiosity to know about ships lead me to pursue my career as a marine engineer. Chances are, you have…
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A hose is a flexible tube used to transfer fluid from one place to another. On ship hoses are used at times for drains, fresh water supply, fire fighting, exhaust outlet, bunkering and cargo operation. Different standards of hose are…
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Have you wondered why some vehicles release visible blackish exhaust while other’s not? The darkness or blackish nature of exhaust gases depends much upon the fuel atomization and fuel pump timing. Proper injection at set point of time will lead…
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You must have read or heard about the term wear ring and its implication in centrifugal pumps; over and over again in schools, colleges and online course / articles. From its vary name one can know it is something which…
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You must have noticed the heat coming from an engine if you ride a motorcycle or monitored heavy / large diesel engine. Where does this heat come from? Heat is produced in cylinders during the power stroke of an engine….
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You must have heard the term relay before; Right? For those who don’t; An electrical or electromechanical relay is a device most used in our daily lives. It’s everywhere; in our homes, washing machine, car, air conditioner, aircraft, fridge, microwave,…
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A flywheel is nothing more than a heavy mechanical device attached to the shaft to store surplus rotational energy. It acts as a rotating reservoir which store energy; when its available in abundance and release when most needed much like…
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