By: Thomas Yoon Complex control systems all make use of signals that can be easily measured and altered remotely. Automatically operated machines or actuators need to be powered either by electrical motors, pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. The most common signals […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By: Thomas Yoon In our previous issue, we discuss about the properties of lubricating oil and what to look for when buying or replacing them. Today, we want to find out as to when to replace the lubricating oil. If you have […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By: Thomas Yoon As you might remember, for a 2-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, and then down to complete one cycle of the engine. In those 2 strokes of the piston, the crankshaft will have turned 1 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In the case of a fire on board ship, each person on board has to carry out his assigned duty. Each person has a specific task to do. Fire drills are conducted as soon as the ship departs on a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Portante Della Bandierina Flags are emblems usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design. The primary purpose of flags has always been military. Flags are used to coordinate the actions of combatants during the confusion of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The ship traveling on long voyages must be able to generate their own fresh water for the boilers, machinery and for washing. Fresh Water Generators or Desalinators are installed to convert the seawater from the sea to freshwater. The most […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Author: Jennifer Stewart Work is much more than simply a way of earning money. It defines us as people in our society. Think of the number of conversations that focus on what you do for a living. Introductions are often […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Have you ever wondered what would happen if all the electrical generators were stopped? Or tripped due to abnormal operating conditions? If that were to happen, there will not be any electricity on board, and all the motors on board […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The machinery on board a ship can be divided roughly into 2 categories, namely: Machinery for the Main Engine Propulsion Auxiliary Machinery There are basically 2 types of Main Engines, namely: Diesel Engines Steam Turbines The nature of the ship will be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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