Fuels & emissions

NOx reduction : chemical or mechanical? : over the last couple of years, capital investment in energy and fuel efficiency has dropped off. But NOx compliance and reduction of particulate matter remains a crucial topic, writes Paul Morgan -- Predicting wind power : industry professionals are searching for models that determine whether wind assisted ship propulsion will be commercially viable on cargo vessels. But this snake bites its own tail: more user data is needed before an accurate calculation can be made. Hans Buitelaar, editor of SWZ Maritime, reports -- Major marine growth for Group II oils : the marine sector is witnessing a major shift in engine lubrication as Group II oil products increase in popularity. John Smythe, global marine and large engine technical adviser at Infineum, discusses the impact on the industry -- The world's most powerful icebreaker : the launch of Rosatom Corp's 'Arktika', developed as part of a plan to open the Arctic off Russia's northern coast to year-round shipping, heralds a return to the use of nuclear power for icebreaking ships. Dag Pike reports -- When gas isn't just gas : two streams of gas engine research have recently collided--with results that should make LNG carrier owners and engine manufacturers sit up and take notice, writes Stevie Knight -- Refrigerant phase-out fires up Flynn conversion work : the European Council's ambitious goal to reduce drastically the quantity of greenhouse gases in the world's atmosphere to 21% of 2015 levels by 2030 is profoundly affecting the maritime industry, says UK-based Flynn Refrigeration managing director Alex Flynn -- Rina launches gas centre of excellence -- ABB debuts automated charging for HH Ferries.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Title from head of page 12.
• Publication Date: 2016-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Illustrations;
• Pagination: pages 12-25
• Serial:
  • Motor Ship
  • Publisher: Blohm + Goss GMBH
  • Serial URL: http://www.hhc.co/uk/motorship

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Exhaust gases; Fuels; Motors; Ships
• Subject Areas: Energy; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01610158
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Northwestern University Transportation Library
• Files: TLIB
• Created Date: Sep 6 2016 10:23AM