The Progression of Surface Rolling Contact Fatigue Damage of Rolling Bearings
The mechanism of surface rolling contact fatigue in rolling bearings is investigated by means of dedicated experiments and numerical simulations of the damage progression. Rolling contact fatigue (RCF) is a typical failure mode in...
[Update] Stow-Away King Cobra Dies At Bronx Zoo
The Indian Cobra which was rescued from a container ship died at Bronx Zoo.The snake was found in a container ship which was bound for New Jersey on December 10th. The worried crew members...
Return Trip To Mars Is Possible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.beOrbital rockets generate enough speed and power to send payloads into orbit around Earth, hence 'orbital'. These orbits can range from hundreds to tens of thousands of miles above the surface. These rockets go orbital...
A Special Feature To Combat Jetlag
Jetlag has been one of the biggest downsides to a long-haul flight!Apart from being cooped up in a metal box for hours, there is another aspect: it is waiting for your body to readjust...
20|20 For Trading Marine Energy
20|20 Marine Energy, a new consultancy, was launched to help companies create and implement strategies for purchasing and selling marine energy, as well as support the development of bunkering infrastructure.In a changing market...
Infographic – Small Scale LNG Carriers 2016
Small Scale LNG Shipping Consultants has presented a graphic representation detailing the following parameters:The most relevant parameters of the Small-scale LNG Shipping Market in 2016
Who the players are,
The size of the fleet
The different technologies...
Christmas Trees For Sailors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.beThe Hamburg Port Authority had released a video showing the Christmas traditions taking place at the Port of Hamburg.For the last 19 years, the Port of Hamburg has been involved in the ‘Christmas Trees...
Is Gas From Hydraulic Fracturing Of Biological Origin?
A new study has found that some of the natural gas harvested by hydraulic fracturing may be of biological origin--made by microorganisms inadvertently injected into shale - by oil and gas companies during the...
[Watch] Ship’s Anchor Destroys Chunks Of Coral
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.beA local diver has posted a video featuring the destruction of Coral reef by the anchors of a cruise ship. Diving instructor is reported to have said: “In the video you only see a...
Can a Failed Auxiliary Engine Governor Cause Funnel Fire?
Incident
: Funnel FireMain Engine
: DALIAN MBD - B&W 6S60MCAuxiliary Engine
: No InformationVessel type
: Chemical TankerLocation
: Shipyard What Happened:
A Complete overhaul of the main engine was done and the auxiliary engines were started to bring the...