IMPROVING EFFICIENCY BY CONVERSION

In this article, reprinting a presentation at the First Asian Marine Technical Conference, the author outlines ways to improve fuel economy. He says that while a modern vessel, in comparison with one of ten years ago, might be designed to consume half the fuel for the same voyage and cargo, not every innovation is cost effective. A reduction of 30 to 40 per cent would be more realistic and can make conversion worthwhile with a two- or three-year pay back period envisaged. Emphasis is on elongation and motor and propeller modifications.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Gloersen, T C
• Publication Date: 1986-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Motor Ship
  • Volume: 66
  • Issue Number: No.788
  • Publisher: Blohm + Goss GMBH
  • Serial URL: http://www.hhc.co/uk/motorship

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Fuel conservation; Ship conversion
• Old TRIS Terms: Engine conversion
• Subject Areas: Energy; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00648712
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM