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Cargo ships predominantly use "Fuel Oil".
When crude oil is refined the ligher oils [petrol, kerosene, Diesel, etc] are extracted from the top. The remaining oil is Fuel oil.
This is a low quality fuel that is dark brown/black in colour and very viscous [thick]. the fuel does not flow well under normal temperature. It is generally heated up to 80 deg C before being injected into the engine.
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How are old ships similar to modern ships?
old ships, like modern ships, floatthere are also some modern ships that use sailsold and modern ships also require maintenance on both of themboth have similar if not the same crew/ crew membersfinally, both requre a port for storms or resupplying
What are the things that hold steel together on ships?
modern ships are welded, older ships use rivets to hold the steel together
What Fuels wur used to power modern ships?
Different ships use different fuels according to their needs. Most large cargo ships use bunker fuel which is a form of crude oil. Some ships use diesel fuel. Some modern commercial ships are employing nuclear fuels. Some military ships use diesel for their normal operating engines and for more speed they will use jet fuel for gas turbine engines.
Are coral reefs can be gas for ships?
are coral reefs can be gas of ships?
What Gas mask does the modern German army Use?
M65 Gas Mask.
How does modern ships compared to the old ones in terms of size and speed?
Modern ships are way bigger compared to the old ones also have better recources than old ones such as the motors where as old ships had very poor resources and modern ships have more speed than old ships.
Did the Portuguese use heavy cannons on their naval ships?
Yes, the Portuguese did use heavy cannons on their naval ships. The heavy cannons were mounted below the deck, and the Portuguese were actually pioneers in the evolution of modern naval warfare.
How do ships navigate?
Modern ships navigate by use of GPS units and computers. In past times, mariners used visual aids like a sextant to navigate using the stars and sun.
Do you use microprocessors nowadays?
Microprocessors are in almost every modern electronic device - from the smallest wrist-watch to the largest ships !
How do people use natural gas?
people use natural gas to power cars,airplanes,and ships
What has the author John H La Dage written?
John H. La Dage has written: 'Modern ships' -- subject(s): Ships, Shipbuilding 'Modern ships; elements of their design, construction, and operation' -- subject(s): Ships, Shipbuilding
What material is used to make ships?
Ancient ships were made from wood with nails and iron fittings. Modern ships are steel.
