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Considerations in the Design of an IP67 Rated Computer or Display for Outdoor Marine Applications An outdoor designed product is required to be totally sealed to eliminate uncontrolled system contamination through external fans and openings. To increase system reliability,
Propulsion System For Product Carriers Discussed At P h i l a d e l p h i a SNAME
At a recent meeting of the Philadelphia Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 74 members and guests heard a paper titled "Control and Instrumentation of Slow- Speed Diesels," presented by John W. Dirriwachter, manager,
Renewing Engine Monitoring Systems In Old Ships Saves Money
Faster and lower-cost replacement of ships' alarm systems is now an option for vessels struggling with costly maintenance of old monitoring equipment. Existing control panels can be used, and the upgrade even carried out, while the vessel is under way.
Dravo SteelShip Delivers Towboat With Elevating Pilothouse To International Paper
Dravo SteelShip Corporation, Route #4, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601, recently delivered a SteelShip 80 with elevating pilothouse to International Paper Company, Woodlands Division, Mobile, Ala. The new vessel, named the Forest Queen, will be operating on the Yazoo River,
Gulf Oil Announces Exec Assignments For Corporation And Divisions
Gulf Oil Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa., recently announced several new executive personnel assignments at the corporate and division levels. The new corporate assignments are: M.J. Hill, from president, Gulf Oil Exploration and Production Company,
Shipboard Liquid-Level Sensor O f f e r e d By Tecnomatic Controls
A sturdy liquid-level sensor and transmitter from Tecnomatic Controls Ltd. in Britain is said to withstand the rigors of shipboard and rig applications. Constructed of stainless steel and monel (a nickel-base alloy), the Series 200 is completely seawater,
Combustion Gas Testers Check Boiler Efficiency —Literature Available
It appears that however big you are, and however much oil you have, you still have to worry about how much oil you are burning in your boilers. Some major oil companies, although they deal in larger quantities of this precious resource than most companies,
Aeroquip T-J Division Offers New Series TP Proximity Switches
—Literature Available Aeroquip Corporation's T-J Division has come out with the new series TP proximity switches which provide fully adjustable position sensing and control of series TP NFPA interchangeable aluminum air cylinders. Detailed information
1 6 - P a g e G e m s C a t a l og F e a t u r e s S o l i d - S t a te Relays A n d Barriers
Gems Sensors Division, Plainville, Conn., recently published a new 16-page catalog describing solid-state Safe-Pak and Zener Barriers that protect instrumentation or equipment in potentially hazardous areas. The units render non-voltage producing sensors intrinsically-safe.
Offshore Technology Conference Technical Session Timetable
In its nine-year history, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has become the world's leading international technical forum devoted to the development of offshore resources and protection of the ocean environment. OTC is an interdisciplinary meeting