ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR SHIPS
In order to meet the challenge of high operating cost and marine pollution, ships propulsion system have changed from conventional power system to electric...
DUAL-FUEL ENGINES (DF)
In this process, a very small percentage of between 1 and 10% liquid heavy fuel or diesel oil is injected.
During the intake stroke, gas...
CYLINDER LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Introduction
Cylinder lubrication is an accessory applied to facilitate the operation of a two- stroke crosshead diesel engine. Failure in operation may cause considerable damage...
RVCR- The New Revolutionary Machine Mechanism (Part – II)
The previous article on RVCR Mechanism covered the various types of machine Mechanism, their typical usage in engineering applications as per suitability and their...
SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Almost 90% of world trade is carried by approximately 90000 ships through sea routes. Just like other modes of transportation which uses fossil fuels,...
How a Turbocharger Works?
A turbocharger is a forced induction device that recovers engine waste heat in order to increase performance and efficiency in a combustion engine.
This is...
AUTO PILOT
In the early days of the marine industry, the vessels required the continuous attention of seamen to sail safely. As ship range increased, allowing...
5 REASONS WHY LNG ?
Up to 90% reduction of NOx is achievable.
100% reduction in Sox emitted.
Higher calorific value than fuel oil with about 20% reduction...
RVCR – The New Revolutionary Machine Mechanism
(1st among core inventions from India)
The Prelude.
This article highlights the latest development in Machine Mechanism which is based on an invention by an...
WHAT IS THE KYOTO PROTOCOL?
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its Parties by setting internationally...