Towards automatic trim optimisation

This chart from a study by Force Technology highlights the relationship between trim condition and power deviation

As advances in control systems and computational power offer the prospect of constant automatic trim optimisation, Kyma marine engineer and University of Cantabria postgraduate student Carlos Gonzalez explores how the process could help operators further reduce fuel costs.

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