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Dredging and Dredgers – Insider’s Guide
Since the dawn of civilization, transportation of goods through waters has existed, primarily through inland waterway channels and trade routes at sea. The routes are
Sterntube Bearing and Propeller Tailshaft Inspections
Sterntube bearing and propeller shaft journal inspections are typically conducted as a part of the special survey or in the event of suspected bearing damage.
Welding Technology
Insider’s Guide to Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is an arc welding process that has many of the advantages of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process as well as
Insider’s Guide to Friction Welding (FRW)
When you hear the word ‘welding,’ the image that comes in front of your eyes is a welding arc acting on the workpiece metals to
Insider’s Guide to Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)
Plasma arc welding (PAW) is an arc welding process wherein metal joining is achieved by the generated heat from the arc created between a tungsten
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Non Destructive Testing
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – Insider’s Guide
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) refers to the process of inspecting, evaluating the quality of the materials while preserving the original form of the material without affecting
Image Quality Indicators (IQIs) or Penetrameters of Radiography Testing
The image quality indicators (IQIs), which are also referred to as penetrameters, are test pieces used to control a radiograph’s quality. IQI indicates the contrast
A Guide to Radiographic Films and Intensifying Screens
Radiographic films are the permanent record where the test result from the radiography test is recorded. The radiographic film provides a permanent visible image of
Mechanical Engineering
Galvanizing Process – What is Galvanizing?
Galvanizing is the immersion of a part made of steel or iron into a bath of molten metal, creating a metallurgical reaction between the part
Insider’s Guide to Hydraulic Motors
A hydraulic motor is a mechanical actuator that transforms fluid power (hydraulic pressure) into rotational mechanical energy (torque) and angular displacement (rotation). A hydraulic motor
What You Need to Know About Lathe Machine
Ever since the industrial revolution, mass production and industrial development have been booming to cover the needs for a growing global demand and cope with
Marine Engineering
Ship Propeller – An Overview of Types, Material, and Inspection Criteria
Propeller is the most component on ships and boats propulsion system; the propeller main converts the torque drawn from the main engine into useable thrust.
Principles of Ships Propeller Repair Procedure
Welding repair of propellers is mandatory whenever defects found on the propeller surface due to damage caused by accident or defects associated with propeller manufacturing.
Portside and Starboard Side of Ships (Ship Terms and Definitions)
Port and starboard are nautical terms of orientation that deal with the structure of ships. When looking forward, the Starboard side is the right-hand side of a
