What is COPT & Its Operation, Maintenance & Safety

COPT = Cargo Oil Pump Turbine or Cargo Oil Pump & Turbine It is a combination of 2 units i.e. Pump and Turbine. Pump is for pumping action and turbine is for driving the pump or driving the pump shaft. Normally we have motor for driving the pump but here turbine (steam turbine) drives the … Read more

Group Technology (GT) – Definition, Layout, Benefits

The article covers What is group technology, Layout, benefits, advantages and disadvantages. What is Group Technology ? Group technology, or GT, is a manufacturing technique in which parts with similar geometry, manufacturing process, and/or functions are manufactured in a single location using a small number of machines or processes. It is based on the general … Read more

Fuel Oil System in Ship For Marine Diesel Engine

Fuel oil system in ship For marine diesel engine are which operate on heavy fuel oils: Fuel oil transfer system, Fuel oil treatment system and Fuel oil supply system.Various piping systems for bunkering, storage, transfer, offloading, and treatment of fuel oils are provided. Fuel Oil Transfer System This system receives, stores, and delivers fuel to … Read more

Piston cooling in 2 stroke marine Diesel Engine

In this article I am going to explain piston cooling in 2 stroke marine diesel in details. Cooling of piston is done to to prevent stresses in the piston crown due to temperatures induced by combustion. Piston cooling in 2 stroke marine diesel engine (The maine engine piston cooling ) is done by one of … Read more

Bulwark on a Ship: Definition, Height, Constructions

Bulwark on a Ship What is a Bulwark on a Ship ? Bulwark Definition Bulwark on a ship is a nautical term for a ship’s side to be extended above the level of a weather deck. Define Bulwark It is a Vertical Fore-and-aft plating just above the upper edge of the side of the ship … Read more

Windlass safety devices

What are windlass Safety Devices ? Windlass Safety devices are :- Overload trip Emergency stop Mechanical break Over speed trip Slipping clutch for overload,for preventing any undesirable damage such as hull damage due to anchor and rope brake out. Check Out Other Important Topics Home IC Engine Electrical Important PDFs Boilers Synergy Maritime Exam Naval … Read more