Tugboat Definition Tugboats maneuver large vessels such as barges, ships, and oil rigs by pushing or towing them. They may be classified as ocean, harbor, or river tugboats. Own a tugboat? This tugboat maintenance checklist is a must-have for your vessel if you want it running at its optimum peak. Tugboat Maintenance Checklist Radio Equipment. […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Gauges are an important feature of all waterborne vessels, including boats, ships, hovercraft and submarines. Boat gauges, or marine gauges, measure critical engineering parameters, such as clearance, depth and diameter, among others. They provide vital information about a machinery’s working condition. Gauges can be categorized as follows: Ammeter Gauges – record the […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao The lobster business is unendingly growing nationwide and worldwide. Maine and Massachusetts are two of the highest producers within the country, contributing to more than 90% of the total national landings. There are two types of lobsters: American and Spiny. The previous has marketable meat found in its claws, body, tail, whereas […]
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Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao There are various types of automotive hydraulic lift systems, and these include the in-ground type, which was more popular prior to the 1980s, and the surface mounted lifts, which are usually bolted to the garage floor powered by an electric motor that operates either a screw type drive or the focus of […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao A pumping system should demonstrate efficiency so end users can benefit from reduced energy costs, minimized maintenance and increased productivity. Unfortunately, roadblocks are bound to happen that may delay or hinder the transfer of fluid within the pumping system. Friction losses in a pumping system for example, are the result of a […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Atlantic sea scallops are sustainably managed in the US and fishermen harvest them responsibly by adhering to existing US regulations, thus minimizing bycatch in the process. They are available year-round, having an above target population level. Scallop boats are designed specifically for these species. Sizes of these boats vary, from 70 to […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao From misuse to old age to lack of proper maintenance, a lot of factors can cause hydraulic cylinder failure and in worse cases, may eventually result to ship breakdown. Depending on the gravity of the situation, boat owners will have to decide whether to repair the cylinder or remanufacture it, if the […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Hydraulic actuators are mainly used to convert pressure energy of the fluid into mechanical energy. They may be classified as linear (for hydraulic cylinders), rotary (for hydraulic motors), or semi-rotary (for limited angle of actuation). A ship operates in three key systems, namely hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic. An actuator helps a specific […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Fluid power is a key contributor in the overall energy efficiency of various applications, such as hydraulic pumps with electric drives, intelligence-embedded valves, and even actuators and actuator controllers with electro-hydrostatic actuation (EHA) technology. Fluid power is known to have the highest power density when compared to other conventional power-transmission technologies. There […]
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