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Thursday, 29 December 2016 14:27

Restoring antiques

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Recently, a video has been published showing the ignition of a very old two-stroke diesel engine, made by the Swiss company Sulzer in the early 20th century. Despite its old age, the engine features a great, very strong and effective design. Today it can be ignited just like the first time, but unfortunately it is a great environment-pollutant. The big engine weighs about 15 tonnes, and features 100 horsepower. Unfortunately, there isn't much information available about the engine, since the restoration and tests are still in process.
Wednesday, 28 December 2016 14:37

Shipyards Struggling with Financial Difficulties

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Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Samsung Heavy Industries (010140.KS) (SHI) and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) are struggling with setting their business goals for next year. The three shipyards are facing poor business circumstances in 2017, especially when it comes to their finances. Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine Engineering (DSME) will try to achieve this year's profits amounting to about USD 6.2 trillion. The shipyard is expected to receive orders worth USD 10.8 billion, but these have been postponed until June. Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) as DSME plans to achieve a target in the amount of USD 9.5 trillion. HHI, DSME and SHI are projecting some losses for next year. These shipyards have earned about USD 1.9 billion in 1997 and 2017 could be similar.
Tuesday, 27 December 2016 08:06

The first methanol - fueled tanker

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The first methanol-fuel tanker, Lindanger, was manufactured by the Hynudai Mipo shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The newly built vessel is the first methanol-fuelled vessel ever. It features a Hyundai - B&W 6G50ME-9.3 ME-LGI two-stroke 10,320 kW engine and can be propelled by methanol, fuel oil, diesel fuel, and gas fuel. Lindanger is the first of 7 vessels in the series which will be authorised by Waterfront Shipping by the end of 2016. Width: 32.2m Depth: 19.1 m Capacity: 49.999 dwt Speed: 15.8 knots Main engine: Hyundai - B&W 6G50ME-9.3 LGI Power: 10.320 kW at 100 rpm
Friday, 23 December 2016 13:52

Electric drive by the end of 2017

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Two ferries that will sail to Denmark and Sweden will use electric powered propulsion by the end of 2017. The Öresund Dry Docks, in Landskrona, Sweden, have been selected to modernize the two ferries. M/F Tycho Brahe and M/F Aurora will be equipped with a 4.16 MW battery during February of 2017. When the batteries are empties, they will be charged at stations, which charge about 1200 kWh in a very short time period. The ferry is charged when it enters port. During the 20 active minutes between the ports, the batteries are depleted by about 30% of their capacity. The full capacity of the batteries on each ferry amounts to 4,160 kWh. The ferries will operate between Denmark and Sweden, using only battery power, and will transport about 7.4 million passengers and 1.9 million vehicles annually.
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