Secret behind bunker manipulation every marine engineer should know
Almost 90% of ships are powered by internal combustion engines. Meaning they require fuel ( bunker) to operate the engine. Bunker has been an expensive product, is...
Category: Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering –
marine engineering is a branch of study that deals with the development, design, production, and maintenance of the equipment used at sea & onboard sea vessels eg. boats, ships, etc.
Marine pumps: how to overhaul and identify problems
To keep proper maintenance of any machinery onboard ship, you must learn how to handle them. Improper handling of machinery reduces its durability. Having been onboard in...
Unique Problem Experienced on Man B&W Engine – Marine engineers
This article will mainly be benefited by the marine engineers onboard. These are Unique experience gained from an engineer onboard, which may likely happen to anyone too....
Crankshaft speed sensor working principle
Crankshaft speed sensors, also called speed sensors, are used to measure crankshaft speed; determine the position of the crankshaft (or even the position of the engine cylinder)....
Easy Steps To Overhaul V-type Marine Air compressor
Marine Air compressor is used onboard vessels to compress air for engine starting, engine control air usage, cleaning, blowing downline cargo contents in tanker ship, etc. This...
Ship Oil Purifier not reaching normal RPM Reasons
Have you ever start an HFO or Oil Purifier and it never gets to it normal RPM? Are you in a problem with why your Oil separator...
Cause of an engine crankcase and piston Explosion
As a mechanical engineer fresher or professional, you may be wondering; what is the real cause of an engine crankcase and piston explosion? Well, on this article,...
Guide On How To Take Crankshaft Deflection
Keeping regards of your marine engineer crankshaft deflection is very necessary. It helps you to determine when your engine crankshaft deflects to either positive or negative. In...
Marine Engineering : Things to learn about marine engine Turbocharger vs Supercharger
Some months back, a student of marine engineering who was on his final year project research wrote us, asking more about; the working principle of marine engine...
Weathertight Doors And Watertight Doors Maintenance
In our previous article, we explain the difference between weathertight doors and watertight doors. We also showed pictures of both types of doors and their locations. On...
