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.., necessary safety precautions before starting, de-sludging procedure, and emergency stopping....etc.....!…
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 and every engineer on the ship knows the procedure thoroughly.…
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 adventure as well as a career. This is where the…
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 to implement needed transportation measures that are effective in improving…
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 aim is to evaluate whether ride sharing is threat or…
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 transport in the urban and suburban city area. About 185…
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. Such a partnership should prevent from neglecting fulfilment of the…
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 in the twenty-first century . Major new BRT projects have…
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. Beyond these local effects, transportation is also a major contributor…
Introduction to Characterisation of Airborne Particulate Matter in Different European Subway Systems
Urban air quality plans incentivise the use of public transport to abate atmospheric emissions from road vehicles. In this context, underground subway systems with electric trains are especially desirable as…
