Steam Powerplant
Before the Oil Crisis in 1974, majority of oceangoing ships utilizes a Main Boiler for its steam source. One such type of ship is an Oil Tanker which uses a Steam Turbine for its propulsion while the flue gas is processed and used to inert the oil tanks thereby preventing an explosion during cargo operations. […]
Marine Refrigeration and Airconditioning
The refrigeration plants onboard oceangoing ships, regardless the type and size of the merchant vessel, are a crucial component in the overall aspects of the ship operations. Refrigeration is used in maintaining the required temperature for the rooms intended for vegetables, meat, fish as well for the general provisions. It is also used for airconditioning […]
Marine Gas Turbine
The first operational modern jet engines were developed by Sir Frank Whittle of England and Dr. Hans von Ohain of Germany in the 1930’s. It was initially designed to be used for military aircraft in order to achieve higher speeds than the propeller driven planes. Today, jet engines are used by both the military and […]
