General Concepts 3 min read
Boiler Starting Failure – Troubleshooting
Failure in boiler starting is a common phenomenon on ship. There can be several reasons for the failure in staring…
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General Concepts 1 min read
He Inventor Of The Steam Turbine: Charles Parsons
Charles Parson’s yacht Turbinia, pictured here, was powered by his steam turbine. He dramatically demonstrated its speed at the British…
General Concepts 1 min read
What is Puncture Valve in an engine ?
The puncture valve consists of a piston which communicates with the control air system of the engine. In the event…
General Concepts 5 min read
Centrifugal Oil Purifiers – Starting and Stopping Procedures
We have already know about the basic principle of operation of purifiers…! Lets know how to start and stop purifiers..,…
General Concepts 4 min read
How are Generators Synchronized on a Ship?
Synchronization of generators is an activity that is carried out quite often on ship. It is a prerequisite that each…
General Concepts 4 min read
What Is Marine Engineering ?
Nearly three-fourths of this earth is filled with water and we all know that sailing through the high seas is a great…
Urban Transport System 34 min read
Introduction to Traffic Congestion Pricing: Methodologies and Equity Implications
Congestion pricing is an untapped transportation strategy that can reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and raise the revenue essential…
Urban Transport System 15 min read
Introduction to Rise of Ride Sharing in Urban Transport: Threat or Opportunity?
This chapter examines the rise of ride sharing in urban transportation and its effect on the traditional taxicab services. The…
Urban Transport System 28 min read
Introduction to Financial Aspects of Urban Transport
The task of all public authorities is to insure the provision of safe, reliable and smooth-running (collective scheduled) passenger public…
Urban Transport System 30 min read
Introduction to Procedure for the Award of Contracts and Contracting in Public Passenger Transport
Properly concluded contractual relationship allows the creation of a strong partnership through which the authorities can pursue their policy objectives.…
Urban Transport System 19 min read
Introduction to Bus Rapid Transit Systems Road Safety: A Case Study of Mexico City
The first bus rapid transit (BRT) system was implemented in Curitiba, Brazil, in 1974, and has become a global phenomenon…
Urban Transport System 19 min read
Introduction to The Effects of Urban Public Transit Investment on Traffic Congestion and Air Quality
Traffic congestion is ubiquitous across urban roadways and the adverse health effects accompanying deteriorating air quality are an ongoing concern.…