General News 13-18 – Page 663
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CSSC split formalised
All the shipyards to the north of Huaihe River, including Dalian Shipyard, Dalian New Shipyard and Xin Gang Shipyard, will now belong to China Shipbuilding Heavy Industries Group. Mr Pingtao Huang, a former vice president of CSSC, has been named as president of the group. Shipyards south ...
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Daewoo yard sale in doubt Doubts
Mr Ito from the Japanese Ship Centre says that every major yard in Japan understands the financial and building capacity position of the industry and none are interested in Daewoo`s yard. Even if they were, Mr Ito says the yards are not in the financial position to buy - ...
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Precautions prevent pirates
. This updated edition contains a map showing where attacks occur most frequently - there were 467 incidents reported last year where violence to the crew was involved, and 643 in 1997. The guide is designed to help reduce the possibility of ships being attacked and to limit the consequences ...
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Moller places in China
Although the price has not been disclosed, it has been reported as being aroundf $40 million for the two ships. Delivery of these is expected in 2001.
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Hyundai wins container ships
The value of the order has been estimated at $320 million. Propulsion of the ships will be by Hyundai-Sulzer 12RTA96C engines rated at 66,000kW (89,640 bhp) to give a service speed of 25 knots.
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Water works for NOx
A combined injection valve uses one needle for fuel and another for water, allowing individual control of each. Water injection (at 200 to 400 bar) is started before the fuel (in order to cool the combustion chamber and lower the NOx) and can be turned on or off at ...
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More marinised turbines
The units weigh around 1.8t and can be supplied with gearing for CODOG operation suitable for direct drive to waterjets or propellers for fast ferry operations. Allison has initially set hot section overhaul intervals at 12,000 hrs and says the 0.5t section can be changed in less than eight ...
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Resizing reduces running costs
To overcome the problems, DMI offers a service to build up worn rods using a chrome alloy spray. In addition to bringing the rod back to its original size, the surface hardness is 520 Vickers (against 250 Vickers for the original) and is harder than achieved by induction hardening, ...
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Improved purge bladders
The shorter distance between the two bladders and their reduced length allows a faster purging time, less argon usage and reduced waiting time before welding can begin, says the company. Contact: Huntingdon Fusion Techniques. Fax: +44 1480 412841.
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Technical paper published
Called Automated Water Treatment Systems, it was written by Rob Van Solingen, product manager for Drew Marine`s Engineered Systems and Products line and was published by the Indian Institute of Marine Engineers for its November 1998 conference in Mumbai. Contact: Rob Van Solingen. Fax: +1 ...
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Ecoair expands its range
The units incorporate the ECOM control system, a microprocessor-based module which controls all functions of the compressor. Contact: Ecoair UK. Fax: +44 1925 255919.
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Multiple echo technique used
The instrument has a measurement range between 1-200mm and is housed in a sealed IP65 case with an electro-luminescent backlit LCD which can be viewed in light conditions from bright sunlight to complete darkness, says the company. The unit is supplied complete with probe, protective leather case, coupling and ...
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CAD linked gas cutter for A&P
The machine features a three-nozzle head, marking facility, off-line programming and pre-programmed profiles. Steel ranging from 5-75mm thick can be cut, and plates can be cut and bevelled in one pass. The marking facility allows part numbers to be marked on the cut parts, and for positions to be ...
