Propulsion – Page 55
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NewsElectrification: Driving the next wave of change
Electrical propulsion can help the marine industry to tackle the perennial challenges of emissions, maintenance costs and operational flexibility, writes Andy McKeran, general manager, GE’s Marine Solutions.
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NewsTurbocharger arrangement for part-load efficiency
A new turbocharging arrangement from ABB Turbocharging is set to offer greater flexibility and lower fuel consumption for vessels with two-stroke main propulsion operating at part loads.
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NewsPBES batteries for Finland’s first newbuild electric ferry
Lithium-ion battery specialist PBES is to supply Finland’s first purpose built electric ferry.
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NewsWärtsilä extends WinGD service agreement
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year service partnership agreement with Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD), extending its existing relationship with the two-stroke engine developer.
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NewsAgreement paves way for rigid sail commerciality
A new patent license agreement is helping to pave the way forward towards bringing rigid sail production one step closer to commerciality.
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NewsCSSC Marine Services kicks off with WinGD agreement
CSSC Marine Services, the China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) subsidiary formed last year, has launched its support and aftersales service business with an agreement with engine developer (and fellow CSSC subsidiary) WinGD.
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NewsMAN sees strong demand for part-load optimisation
MAN Diesel & Turbo has reported strong interest in its part-load optimisation concept for auxiliary engines, with 180 orders received to date.
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NewsMET-MB turbocharger range extended
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment (MHI-MME) has added a new frame size turbocharger in its MET-MB series, covering low-speed engines with a cylinder bore of 330-400mm.
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NewsTru-Marine to learn from aviation excellence
Singapore-based turbocharger service specialist Tru-Marine is hoping to learn about cutting-edge processes and techniques deployed by a leading aircraft engine service company as part of an 18-month structured programme.
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NewsPartners harness waste heat and shaft energy
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Wärtsilä are to jointly market a new energy solution that deploys both waste heat recovery (WHRS) and power take-off/in (PTO/PTI).
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NewsUsing two-stroke engines as gensets
Two-stroke engines have been used to generate electricity in power stations, but are rarely used this way on ships. A study by MAN Diesel & Turbo and PBES could change that.
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NewsDSIC touts gas carrier repowering solution
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co has proposed retrofitting gas turbines into LNG carriers previously powered by steam turbines as a way of extending service life and improving fuel efficiency.
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NewsABB launches low-load turbocharging solution
ABB Turbocharging has developed a system of sequential turbocharging that is intended to reduce fuel consumption for engines running on low loads.
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NewsWingsail technology saves fuel and reduces emissions
Oceanfoil’s wingsail technology could achieve an average fuel consumption and emissions saving of 14% on a mid-sized tanker vessel.
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NewsChinese shipbuilders spearhead the return to water lubrication
Thordon Bearings has received another order from a Chinese shipyard which it says indicates more of the country’s shipbuilders are specifying water lubricated propeller shafting arrangements as standard.
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NewsMore powerful Wärtsilä 20 engine launched
Wärtsilä is launching a more powerful version of its well established 20 diesel engine to allow vessels to accommodate greater payloads and faster speeds with a similar low fuel consumption.
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NewsABB two-stroke turbocharger passes MAN benchmark
ABB Turbocharging’s new A180-L for two-stroke engines has exceeded efficiency requirements set by MAN Diesel & Turbo, reaching 71% at part load.
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NewsSchottel SRP 560 to power ASD tug
Schottel will deliver an SRP 560 with a power rating of 2794kW for the construction of an ASD tug.
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NewsFirst class-approved 3D printed ship propeller unveiled
Damen Shipyard Group has displayed the world’s first class-approved 3D printed propeller at its headquarters after a collaborative project between RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk, Bureau Veritas and Damen.
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NewsAegir augments reality for seal and thruster servicing
Aegir Marine has launched two augmented reality applications to assist its service engineers and help to train future employees.
