In the field of marine engineering, there is a strong motivation to increase the propulsion
system efficiency, mainly due to rising fuel prices and the new environmental and …

Abstract 90% of traded goods are transported by ship, the vast majority of which are
propelled by diesel engines with an energy efficiency of no more than 50%. Among the …

In recent years, growing interest in engine efficiency, because of international regulations in
the maritime sector, necessitates studies about new operational techniques. Ships have …

As oil crisis and environment pollution problem become increasingly prominent, gaseous
fuel internal combustion engines (gas engines) have been valued more and more because …

According to operation characteristics of the main engine 9K98ME-C7, a combined turbines-
exhaust gas waste heat recovery system is proposed to recover waste heat and increase …

In this paper, a data-driven process controller is designed and implemented onboard a
typical marine vessel for optimal variable-speed pump operation, leading to the energy …

In the maritime industry, high fuel costs cause changes to the vessel's operating profile
regarding the use of Main Engine (M/E) and auxiliary machinery. This results in deviations …

This feasibility report presents results in the thermal energy recovery systems (TERS)
investigation, and the possibility of introducing them to production vehicles as subsystems …

Shipping is a growing sector in the global economy and its contributions to global
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are expected to increase. Energy efficiency has always …

The capacity of engine room (E/R) ventilation fans installed in marine vessels is defined
during the design stage based on the maximum air flow required by the main engine (M/E) …