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The various types of engines used on ships
Engine overview Internal combustion engines were first used for ships in 1912 but took more than 50 years to fully...
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Basic principles of turbochargers on ships
Basic principles Although shipowners are often accused of ignoring demands for increased efficiency unless obliged to do so by regulation,...
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Turbine power systems on ships. What are they and how do they work
Steam turbines Steam turbines have a long history in ship propulsion but are now limited to just LNG carriers as...
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Complementary power systems and energy storage systems on ships
Waste heat recovery In most types of ships where space is available and engine operation allows, waste heat recovery systems...
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Transmission systems on ships
Gearboxes In any mechanical drive involving a higher-revving engine, a reduction gearbox will be needed to ensure that the final...
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The different types of propulsion on ships
Podded propulsors A podded system comprises a pod located outside of the hull inside of which is housed either an...
Read moreLATEST NEWS ON POWERN AND PROPULSION
First UECC hybrid hits the water
Monday saw the first of three LNG battery hybrid PCTCs commissioned by United European Car Carriers (UECC) launched in an...
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Canada-based battery specialist Sterling PlanB has conclusively demonstrated that direct exposure of its battery module to a 950°C fire can...
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Commodity trading giant Trafigura Group is continuing its investment in renewable energy technologies by co-sponsoring the development of MAN Energy...
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Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine has seclected Schottel’s SYDRIVE-E for the world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) hybrid tug. With this first...
Read moreABS Joins SOFC4Maritime fuel cell project
Classification society ABS has added its solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) experience to an industry-leading joint development project (JDP) to...
Read moreNakashima Propeller takes major stake in Becker Marine Systems
The Japanese propeller manufacturer Nakashima Propeller and the German Becker Marine Systems are further expanding their strategic partnership after decades...
Read moreDanfoss Editron to drive Singapore’s first plug-in parallel hybrid-electric fast launch vessel
Danfoss Editron has been chosen by Sea Forrest Power Solutions (the integration engineering arm of BH Global Corporation), to provide...
Read moreABB wins major deal for 10 all-electric ferries in Lisbon
Marine engineering specialist ABB has secured a landmark contract with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondán to supply all-electric power solution for...
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