Steam makes way for dual-fuel electric
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The details of a 154,000 m3 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, named Provalys, which is being built by France-based Chantiers de l' Atlantique for delivering it to Gaz de France, in the second half of 2006, are presented. The new building is the largest LNG carrier in service equipped with dual-fuel engines and electric propulsion. The details of 50DF engines developed by Wartsila Corporation, which also have same benefits in terms of fuel efficiency and environmental impact, are also presented.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
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Engine performance under control
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The purpose of introducing electronic engine management in engines is to optimize the use of fuel consumption and to reduce emissions further. The details of the Electronic Management Systems, EMS developed by Sweden based Scania Industrial and Marine Engines is presented.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
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Transom stern research improves fuel efficiency
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British Maritime Technology Ltd. (BMT) developed a method to predict the resistance caused by immersed transom sterns and to improve the fuel efficiency, in vessels.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
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