Purifier Checks are mentioned in this article and will be helpful for all the engineers. The same can be printed out and put near the purifier so that no misshapen occurs while starting it. Although, we might know as how to operate machinery. But it is good to start it every time by following the […]
Learn about marine centrifugal purifiers working, theory related to their working and about the new ALCAP principal that is used nowadays. Purifiers are one of the most essential machinery on board. Being high precision equipment, it becomes very important to be well versed with the principles of operations. Purifiers are often attributed to cause sleepless […]
In internal combustion engines or any machinery that involves moving parts, it needs lubrication for the basic reason that it will avoid wear and tear in between moving parts. In shipping where the size of the engines is huge, lubrication requirements are specific and much important. On board ship mainly lubrication is needed for main engines in large scale, […]
A centrifugal pump is used in large number on board ship and every marine engineer should know how to overhaul the centrifugal pump. Centrifugal pumps are mostly preferred because their outflow is large as compare to other pumps and their maintenance is less. But the pressure developed from this type of pump is not that much and reciprocating pumps come […]
This article will be useful for the engineers, when they are getting the engine room ready for the arrival on the port. Getting engine ready for the arrival is discussed here, with some tips and experience of the fellow engineers. Every ship has a checklist, which is used by the duty engineer to prepare the engine for arrival and departure. […]
This article discusses about the oily water separator, which is very important auxiliary machinery on board ship. Basically, oily water separator is used in order to treat the bilge waters, so as to avoid any type of oil getting into the sea with water. It can be considered as waste water treatment. So let’s see what we have here. […]
In this post you will get an insight of what type of questions that are asked in the marine refrigeration, cargo ventilation, noise, and vibrations. It will prove beneficial for the exams and if you are sitting for an interview in the shipping company. Questions related to Marine refrigeration and A.C plant Q1: Make a […]
