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What Is Marine Insulation?
Very simply, marine insulation is an insulation product that is rated for use in marine applications. Insulation can typically be…
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Steam traps
A steam trap is a special type of valve which prevents the passage of steam but allows condensate through. It…
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What are Actuators and Different Types of Actuators Used on Ships
There are three main systems on which the operation of the ship is mostly based – hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and…
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Fuel Oil Transfer System
There are two fuel oil filling stations on the “B” Deck located at frame 125 port and starboard sides. Fuel…
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Marine Control Valves
For the shipbuilding industry, Korean Shipbuilders has a great role to satisfy industrial demand through many types of ships such…
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Pressure Relief Valve
The machinery systems on board ship consist of several safety features for safe and smooth operation of the ship and…
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Quick closing valves
On ships, marine diesel engines draw fuel from reservoirs or storage tanks which are also known as service tanks. All these tanks are provided with…
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What is a gate valve?
Gate valves are widely used for all types of applications and are suitable for both above-ground and underground installation. Not…
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Swing check valves
AVK offers swing check valves in DN 50-600 with lever and weight, lever and spring or with closed bushings. AVK…
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Relief valves
Excess pressure in a ship service system is eased by a relief valve (Figure 1). This consists of a disc…