OPTIMISING STEAMSHIP PERFORMANCE. METHODS OF REDUCING FUEL CONSUMPTION IN TURBINE PLANTS

In addition to part-power operation, steamship operators can take several other steps that will help achieve a further significant drop in fuel consumption. These include general maintenance and tune-ups, optimizing the thermal cycle and redesigning equipment. Simple tune-ups alone can result in a 5% fuel saving. Optimizing the thermal cycle and redesigning equipment require somewhat more effort and investment, but together they can reduce the fuel rate by as much as 14%. Order from NSFI as No. 22186.

• Authors:
  • Mann, J
• Publication Date: 1980-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 45
• Serial:
  • Marine Propulsion International

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economic efficiency; Electric power plants; Energy conservation; Equipment maintenance; Fuel conservation; Fuel consumption; Heat balance; Optimization; Steam engines; Steam turbines
• Old TRIS Terms: Power plant efficiency; Steam cycles; Steam turbine maintenance; Steam turbine performance
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Environment; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00330538
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Research Institute of Norway
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 21 1981 12:00AM