The Effect of Visual Inspection of Air Receivers on the Integrity Management of Tug Boats

Authors

  • Sunday Okerekehe Okpighe Department of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeri
  • Charles N. Ononuju Department of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/mce.v2i4.1004

Abstract

The Effects of visual inspection of Air Receivers on the Integrity Management of Tugboats is reported. Key parameters for monitoring fit-for-service of air receivers were identified. Also the essential usage of compressed air in tugboats was noted. Consequence on this, the visual inspection of the air receivers was conducted along the guidelines of statutory requirements. The outcome of the visual inspection was satisfactory and hence the Air Receivers retained the fit-for-service status .

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2016-04-30

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Okpighe, S. O., & Ononuju, C. N. (2016). The Effect of Visual Inspection of Air Receivers on the Integrity Management of Tug Boats. International Journal For Research In Mechanical & Civil Engineering, 2(4), 01–23. https://doi.org/10.53555/mce.v2i4.1004