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Marine Machinery and Systems Design

Design of Exhaust Gas System

On ships, the work done by marine engines to keep the plant running for propelling a ship requires burning of…

June 1, 2021 · senseadmin
Mechanics of Marine Machines

How backlash affects gears

In order to obtain the amount of backlash desired, it is necessary to decrease tooth thickness. See Figure 14-1.…

June 1, 2021 · senseadmin
Seamanship Elementary Navigation and Survival at Sea

Anchor Windlass

Anchors play a critical role in the maneuvering of ships and aid them in safely docking at ports and on the…

June 1, 2021 · senseadmin
Marine electrical machines

Electrical Propulsion System

The conventional propulsion system of ships is efficient but requires high operating costs and increases marine pollution. Among…

June 1, 2021 · senseadmin
Marine electrical machines

High Voltage Systems On Ships

As the ship’s size and capacity increases, bigger machinery/ equipment are installed to ensure its operational efficiency; however…

June 1, 2021 · senseadmin
Marine electrical machines

Generator Safety

Generators onboard ships are the power suppliers for the entire vessel and are the primary sources of power…

June 1, 2021 · senseadmin
Marine electrical machines

Electrical Fire Safety

The root cause of any electrical fire is the insulation of the circuit or wire. If the insulation…

June 1, 2021 · senseadmin
Marine Machinery and Systems Design

Rocker arm

A rocker arm (in the context of an internal combustion engine of automotive, marine, motorcycle and reciprocating aviation types) is an oscillating…

June 1, 2021 · senseadmin