Engineer’s Angle: Choose correct coupling for the job
Engineer’s Angle: by Rich Merhige Couplings are used to connect two rotating pieces of equipment together at their ends for transmitting power. There are …
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Engineer’s Angle: New maintenance systems easy, economical
Engineer’s Angle: by Rich Merhige Reliability of marine diesel propulsion and generator engines is critical, yet regular maintenance of engines and …
Hydraulic systems offer benefits, as long as maintenance followed
The mechanical systems of vessels are designed so that many of their processes necessitate the movement of something from one location to another, or a force …
Adding jet propulsion to yacht requires weighing pros and cons
Water-jet propulsion can best be described as the propulsive force provided by the jet-reactive thrust of high velocity water ejected through a nozzle. This is …
To get the most out of valves, know their type and check them often
When it comes to vessel maintenance, valves aren’t always appreciated for the vital role they play in a vessel’s functioning. In reality, it’s vital that …
Engine misfire largely to blame for vibration onboard
Vibration is easily attributed to misalignment, a bent shaft or a deficiency with a propeller. Often, though, none of these assumptions are true, and the true …
Check your vibrations this summer
Before we know it, fall will be here. For the South Florida yachting industry, when fall hits, it’s time to focus on maintenance and, for some, time on the …
Shaft coupling, keys or keyways could be root of vibration
When it comes to vibration, the devil’s in the details. While it’s pretty easy to pinpoint misalignment, propeller issues or a bent shaft, less conspicuous …
Pay attention to struts when choosing propellers, engines
Struts play a very important part in the design of a vessel. They support the propellers, and also affect the way water hits the propeller, which can have a …
Vibration, poor performance, higher fuel use signs of misalignment
No matter how diligent you are with your maintenance plan, almost all captains or crew will experience misalignment at one point or another. Misalignment …
