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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.
Thursday, 22 December 2016 14:49

Safe transport with MAN buses

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Riding a bus is relaxing when it comes to the skiing season. In many regions, the 2016/2017 season has already begun. Hundreds and thousands of winter sports fans will go to the mountains, and many of them are getting there by bus. MAN buses feature detailed equipment, from ski carriers to the best tyres available. In order to get the passengers to their destination, both the company and the drivers must be prepared. Rolf Lechner, MAN ProfiDrive instructor trains drivers in the field of safe conditions. The purpose of the training is to achieve a high level of concentration, compliance with safety regulations, and knowledge about vehicle technology. More recent MAN bus models feature diesel engines with state-of-the-art components installed. The buses undergo frequent inspections, and are highly valued.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016 15:16

Joe Adams Designs Cruise Boat

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Joe Adams from Sydney has published a paper entitled "Last-Minute Christmas Gift". "Breeze" was an old boat in very bad shape, which Joe Adams modified, restored, and returned to the sea. Its hull is made from stainless steel, which has a special design, perfect for gaining speed. The sails are sturdy, and in great condition. Breeze features a Witchard Marine diesel engine that can reach up to 50 horsepower. The engine, which was restored in early 2016, had undergone many tests and component replacements. The value of the vessel is estimated at about USD 30,000.
Zorya-Mashproekt announced the initial of test-benching a 32 MW Gas Turbine Engine in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, where it will undergo the complex of tests aimed at proving the serviceability of the newly designed components. What is important is the overall reliability and durability. The design efficiency of the engine comes to about 38.4%, which exceeds by 2.5% the efficiency of 25MW engines. Greater efficiency was achieved through the development of newer and more robust components and materials. Once the production of the 32 MW engine is complete, the final results will give the company a clearer picture that will help in the development of future models, says the company.
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