Nitric oxide (NO) and Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are usually grouped together as NOx emissions.
Not to be confused with nitric oxide (NO) or nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitrous oxide (N2O) a potent greenhouse gas...
A point that is at rest in a vibrating body.
A new mandatory code for the protection of seafarers against noise on board.
A material which neither burns nor gives off flammable vapours in sufficient quantity for self-ignition when heated...
Any test that does not damage the material under test and can, therefore, be used on the finished items.
Inspection of welded joints is carried out by non-destructive methods, such as radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic...
A type of grease which does not attack the seal.
A valve that is designed to prevent a reverse flow. If the valve disc is not attached to the spindle, it is called...
Petroleum having a flash point of 60°C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.
Normal conditions exist when trouble-free operation of the equipment required for thebridge operation is given...
A condition under which the ship as a whole, the machinery, service, means and aids ensuring propulsion, ability...
The type of steel heat treatment. The steel is heated to 850-950°C depending upon its carbon contents and then...
A vessel which through exceptional circumstances is unable to manoeuvre as, required by the COLREGs.
The property of a material whereby it will withstand stress due to a notch or area of stress concentration without...
see EXHAUST GAS EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS.
The Wärtsilä NOx Reducer System is based on the Selective Catalytic Reduction technique for Nitrogen Oxide (NOx...
The Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines adopted by IMO.
A synthetic polymer which is chemically inert and resistant to erosion and impingement attack. It is used for orifice...