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Month: February 2023

Working of Hygrometer & Stevenson’s Screen

Posted on February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 By admin No Comments on Working of Hygrometer & Stevenson’s Screen
Working of Hygrometer & Stevenson’s Screen

Description: A hygrometer is a an easy to use tool for measuring the amount of humidity in the atmosphere and dew point temperature of a parcel of air. The most common type of hygrometer found on board ships is a dry and wet bulb type hygrometer. It comprises of a pair of basic thermometers fixed…

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PRESSURE VACUUM (PV) VALVES

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin No Comments on PRESSURE VACUUM (PV) VALVES
PRESSURE VACUUM (PV) VALVES

Combined pressure/vacuum valves are fitted to each cargo tank. These valves are designed to relieve positive or negative pressure in the tanks. Combined PV valves are fitted to each cargo oil and slop tank based on the vapor emission control system in accordance with USCG requirements. The purpose of the PV valve is to provide…

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EXHAUST GAS ECONOMISER

Posted on February 20, 2023June 4, 2023 By admin No Comments on EXHAUST GAS ECONOMISER
EXHAUST GAS ECONOMISER

Description The exhaust gas boiler, which is located in the engine room at the upper deck level, is used to generate steam from the waste heat in the main engine exhaust gas. It can be operated separately or in connection with the oil fired auxiliary boilers. The steam generating tubes are of the pin tube…

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Engine Room Operations

Cargo Pump Procedures (Centrifugal)

Posted on February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 By admin No Comments on Cargo Pump Procedures (Centrifugal)
Cargo Pump Procedures (Centrifugal)

The main cargo pump system consists of three vertical centrifugal single stage double suction type cargo pumps. They are situated at the bottom of the pump room and are driven by a single stage Curtis steam turbine and intermediate shaft passing into the pump room through a gas tight bulkhead gland. The pumps are each…

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Vessel Boiler and Steam System

Posted on February 12, 2023June 4, 2023 By admin No Comments on Vessel Boiler and Steam System
Vessel Boiler and Steam System

The steam generating plant consists of two oil fired auxiliary boilers and one exhaust gas economizer. In port the steam demand of the plant is served by the oil fired boilers. At sea, the steam demand is met by supplying boiler water to the exhaust gas economizer and utilizing the waste heat from the main…

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Engine Room Operations

Preparations for Starting Main Engine

Posted on February 11, 2023June 4, 2023 By admin No Comments on Preparations for Starting Main Engine
Preparations for Starting Main Engine

Before starting the engine, the following checks and procedures are to be undertaken. All components that have been overhauled to be checked and wherever possible function tested. All equipment, tools and rags used during overhaul to be removed from the engine. Air Systems a) Drain any water present from the starting air system. b) Drain…

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CARGO MEASURING EQUIPMENT

Posted on February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 By admin No Comments on CARGO MEASURING EQUIPMENT
CARGO MEASURING EQUIPMENT

The Gauging system Most of the terminals these days demand that a closed gauging / sampling system be followed on all tankers at their terminals. This means that the tanker must be able to gauge or sample the cargo in her tanks manually or automatically without opening her cargo tanks to the atmosphere. In this…

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Lifting Machinery and Cargo Gear

Posted on February 2, 2023February 18, 2023 By admin No Comments on Lifting Machinery and Cargo Gear
Lifting Machinery and Cargo Gear

Construction and Maintenance In any dock, all parts, whether fixed or moveable or every lifting machinery and every chain, ring, hook, shackle, swivel or pulley block used in hoisting or lowering shall be: Of good construction, sound material, adequate strength and free from defects; Properly maintained; and Thoroughly examined once at least every 12 months…

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