Offshore Technology 5 min read
Deepwater drilling
Deepwater drilling, or Deep well drilling, is the process of creating holes by drilling rig for oil mining in deep sea. There are approximately 3400 deepwater…
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Navigation Lights
Navigation lights are used to prevent collisions at night or in times of reduced visibility, and are an essential tool…
Offshore Technology 1 min read
Offshore structures
Rising oil prices, increased environmental awareness and energy security issues are driving the rapid development of renewable energy technologies and…
Engineering Chemistry 2 min read
Can Titanium Dioxide Reduces Air Pollutants?
Imagine a city that could devour the very pollution that it creates. Such was the scenario envisioned by scientists in…
Engineering Chemistry 3 min read
Lead Content in Paint
Lead paint without cracks, fragmentation or deterioration is not likely to be considered hazardous for human health. However, if lead…
Mechanics of Marine Machines 1 min read
BALANCING OF V-ENGINES
Consider a symmetrical two cylinder V-engine, as shown in Fig.12.35. The common crank OC is driven by two connecting rods PC and QC. The lines of stroke OP and OQ are…
Engineering Chemistry 4 min read
Infrared Paint Strippers
Paint removal is a technique that requires special skill to prevent damage to the surfaces from where paint is removed.…
Mechanics of Marine Machines 4 min read
Marine Engine Firing Order
Introduction to Marine Diesel Firing Order Marine main diesel engines can be two stroke or four stroke engines running on…
Engineering Chemistry 3 min read
What Are Paints
Paints are used to ensure protection of the buildings from harmful weather effects, including rain, heat, and winds, and also…
Mechanics of Marine Machines 3 min read
Balancing of rotating masses
The balancing of rotating bodies is important to avoid vibration. In heavy industrial machines such as gas turbines and electric generators, vibration can cause catastrophic failure, as…
Engineering Chemistry 1 min read
Does autogenous healing make the concrete pipe even stronger than original?
Autogenous healing is common in underground drainage pipes because of the presence of water on either side of the pipes.…
Engineering Chemistry 1 min read
What is the difference between carbonation and carbon dioxide attack?
For carbon dioxide attack, carbon dioxide dissolves in water to form a weak acid called carbonic acid. It would dissolve…
