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Tag: Marine Engineering

Propulsion system

Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 By admin No Comments on Propulsion system
Propulsion system

Arrangements on stern tube lubricating system and the arrangements for mitigating the oil leakage into sea Purpose: Arrangement Adverse effects of the after-end seal leakage to the propeller shafting Differences between fixed pitch propeller and a controllable pitch propeller Aspect Fixed Pitch Propeller Variable Pitch Propeller Blade Angle Adjustment Blade angle is fixed and cannot…

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Deck Machinery / Hydraulic Systems

Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 By admin No Comments on Deck Machinery / Hydraulic Systems
Deck Machinery / Hydraulic Systems

Routine maintenance carried out on deck machineries Deck machinery includes the following: General Maintenance: Maintenance schedule for hydraulic systems General Maintenance: Maintenance schedule for Windlass / Mooring Winch. Maintenance schedule for Cranes Maintenance routine for prime mover of deck machineries Maintenance of hatch over. Working of an accumulator and its purpose in the hydraulic circuit…

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Vessel boiler

Posted on January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 By admin No Comments on Vessel boiler
Vessel boiler

Open feed water system used for boilers and line diagram of a complete feed water system for an auxiliary boiler showing the direction of flow in all lines. How the feed supply to the boiler is regulated. Advantages and disadvantages of water tube boiler and Smoke tube boiler Advantages of water tube boiler: Disadvantages of…

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Boilers and Engineering Terms

Posted on January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 By admin No Comments on Boilers and Engineering Terms
Boilers and Engineering Terms

Purpose of boiler on ships? Steam Generation: Propulsion: Power Generation: Heating: Cargo Operations: Auxiliary Machinery: How circulation of water takes place in such boiler Smoke tube aux. boiler Important mountings of a boiler stating their use. Water Gauge: Safety Valve: Main Steam Stop Valve: Auxiliary Stop Valve: Main Feed Check Valve: Blow Down Valve: Air…

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