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Tier 2 to Tier 4 In One Step

Tier 2 to Tier 4 In One Step

Tier 2 to Tier 4 — In One Step (Source: WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM)
Anyone building a ferryboat to operate in the state of California, U.S.A., had better be prepared to make low emissions the leading design criteria. And for a series of ferryboats for the San Francisco, California bay area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), add low draft, [...]

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Fuel Options For LNG Tankers

Fuel Options For LNG Tankers

Fuel Options For LNG Tankers

One of the largest LNG carriers with dual-fuel engine propulsion, ordered by Spanish owner En Elcano, is powered by 5 x 8L 51/60 DF engines by MAN Diesel.
As the growth of LNG transport has accelerated in recent years, so has the development of the propulsion system for the LNG carriers. Traditionally, steam [...]

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Venezuela's Power System on Brink of Collapse March 1, 2010
Venezuela, a country that relies on hydropower for almost three-quarters of its electricity, has been battling a deepening electricity crisis since a drought in 2009 and a sudden 7% surge in demand brought the country’s power system to the brink of collapse.... […]
Peru: The Potential to Become a Regional Energy Hub March 1, 2010
Water and gas provide the energy for Peru’s power generation sector, and the country could generate considerably more, especially from hydro and wind. While the nation strives to extend electricity service to all its citizens, it’s also looking beyond its borders for potential future customers.... […]
Ethiopia's New Hydro Plant Boosts Region's Generating Capacity March 1, 2010
Ethiopia in mid-January officially inaugurated the 420-MW Gilgel Gibe II hydropower project, the second hydropower plant to be opened since November 2009, when the 300-MW Tekezé project began operations.... […]
Plant Efficiency: Begin with the Right Definitions February 1, 2010
The race is on to claim the title of "most efficient coal-fired power plant" on the planet. However, it’s tricky identifying finalists because of the widespread misuse of the term "efficiency" and all those nagging assumptions. Let’s first establish clear definitions and then identify the title contenders.... […]