Power & Propulsion – Page 40
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NewsRAMLAB gets closer to world’s first 3D printed props
A prototype of the world’s first class approved 3D printed ship’s propeller has been produced. The 1,350mm diameter tug propeller – named WAAMpeller – is the result of a cooperative consortium of companies that includes Damen Shipyards Group, RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk and Bureau Veritas.
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NewsSealing the exhaust of a containerised diesel power pack for the marine environment
Netherlands-based Beele Engineering, which specialises in solutions for the fire-resistant, gas-tight, smoke-proof and waterproof sealing of pipe and cable transits claims that marine diesel generators in the form of ready-made power packs in container format are vulnerable in terms of water tightness, particularly around the diesel generator''s exhaust.
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NewsUniversal inverter gets double classification
A universal inverter developed by Bosch Rexroth has been approved for use in vessels and offshore equipment by two international maritime classification organisations, reducing the engineering overheads for maritime plant suppliers.
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NewsWater jet option for Honda outboards
Japanese outboard engine manufacturer Honda has added three water jet outboards to its range.
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NewsHydrogen is the faster answer
While Norway’s standard ferry routes have come under scrutiny, cleaning up the fast ferries has been thought of as an ‘intractable’ problem. At least so far.
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News30 years of engines and propulsion
The past 30 years have seen dramatic changes in marine engines and their associated propulsion systems.
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NewsCimco Marine patent licensing
Cimco Marine AB, the Swedish developer of the OXE diesel outboard, has entered into an agreement with the manufacturer of the world’s strongest petrol outboard, the US company Seven Marine LLC, and AB Volvo Penta. The agreement primarily concerns the licensing of certain patents.
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NewsWFSV hybrids come closer
“When you look at the considerations for WFSVs,” said Andrew Eydt of PBES, “Human safety as well as operational concerns are top, and what you want for both is redundancy that’s key.”
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NewsUnderwater mountable thruster
Schottel has further expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new underwater mountable thruster designed for offshore vessels, rigs, cable laying vessels, offshore construction and crane ships.
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NewsEnergy efficient propulsor launches
Finland-based Steerprop has launched a CRP ECO LM propulsor featuring permanent magnet (PM) technology from The Switch to offer greater energy efficiency throughout its speed range.
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Prop efficiency to be researched by Teignbridge Propellers
Teignbridge Propellers received a £3m grant to research prop efficiency last year with much of the work to be carried out from a new vessel due to be launched later this summer.
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NewsCaterpillar’s North American milestone
The first vessel in North America to feature a complete Cat Marine propulsion system with both Cat power and Cat azimuth drives has been christened.
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NewsBattery developments for workboats
Battery systems are becoming an increasing feature of workboat operations with the number of hybrid systems and even pure electric vessels increasing.
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NewsElectric ASV awarded
The world’s first fully electric air supported vessel (ASV), the ‘BB Green’, by Green City Ferries, has been awarded the ‘electric and hybrid propulsion system of the year’ at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo Conference 2017 in the Netherlands.
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NewsPTO firepump
When one powertrain manufacturer designed a remote Power Take Off (PTO) solution which would allow pumps to run from the main engine - thus eliminating the need for a secondary engine - there was immediate interest. At the heart of the new design was a clutch from Warner Electric.
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NewsScania Seawork premier
Swedish engine manufacturer Scania has presented its 13-litre DI13M IMO Tier III compliant marine engine on its stand, Q19, at Seawork 2017, three years ahead of the standard becoming mandatory worldwide.
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NewsDual prop for Suzuki’s largest ever
Suzuki Marine has launched its newest model, the DF350A. At 350 horsepower, this dual-prop V6 4-stroke is the largest, most powerful outboard Suzuki has built to date. In development for more than three years, it represents a significant milestone in both engineering and design for the Japanese outboard motor manufacturer.
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NewsA revolution in diesel injection?
A new type of injector for diesel engines developed by a Swiss company is claimed to be about to change the face of diesel engine fuel systems and at the same time to reduce emissions.
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NewsWorld’s first LPG-fueled ferry design using GE gas turbines
US-headquartered GE’s Marine Solutions reports that the world’s first Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)-fueled ferry design to use GE’s COmbined Gas turbine Electric and Steam (COGES) system has successfully completed its Hazard Identification (HAZID) meetings.
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NewsMulti-boat modular battery unit launches
German-owned AKASOL and Norwegian-owned ZEM have announced a partnership to develop lithium ion batteries for maritime use.
