The two-stroke cycle is so called because it takes two strokes of the piston to complete the processes needed to conv…

WHY USAGE OF BULBOUS BOW IS SLOWLY STARTED REDUCING IN MODERN SHIP DESIGNS Bulbous bows are the underwater part of the …

In a 4-stroke engine , the engine crankshaft makes two revolutions for each working cycle . They are mostly used as au…

REASONS FOR WIDE USE OF DIESEL ENGINES IN MARINE POWER PLANTS WHY SHIPS USE DIESEL ENGINE 1. Small fuel consumption: …

A shore supply is required so that the ship's generators and their prime movers can be shut down for a major overh…

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PHASE SEQUENCE IS IMPROPER PHASE SEQUENCE ILLUSTRATION By "correct" we mean that it is …

The function of the ship's electrical distribution system is to convey the generated electrical power to the elect…

Ever wondered why sometimes you see the rotors of a helicopter being stationary or rotating slowly in some video clips …

We will discuss the full series of separate steps or events which follow each other while a diesel engine is in opera…

IC ENGINE THE ENGINES IN WHICH THE COMBUSTION POWERING THE ENGINE TAKES PLACE INTERNALLY WITHIN THE ENGINE CYLINDER IS …

IN THE SPRING PISTON TYPE EXHAUST VALVE, WITH NO VALVE SPRING VISIBLE, SOME METHOD HAS TO BE USED TO ENABLE THE ENGINEE…

* The ratio voltage/frequency in the case of motors and transformers.  * The ratio for 440V and 60 Hz would be 7.33 V…

square flange used in hydraulic lines IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ESPECIALLY IN STEERING GEAR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WE MOSTLY OBSE…

IF WE OBSERVE RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR, IT IS COMMON TO SEE THE SUCTION TAKING  PLACE DIRECTLY INTO THE CYLINDER. …

THRUST BLOCK IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT IN PROPULSION SYSTEM THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSFERRING THE THR…

GENERAL ARRANGEMENT THE PROPULSION SHAFT ARRANGEMENT CAN BE DIVIDED INTO 3 PARTS CRANKSHAFT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT PROPELLE…