GE Dynamic Positioning System
New software from GE’s Power Conversion business that enables its Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems to save fuel and put less wear and tear on vessel propulsion equipment is on the shortlist to win an Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Award this year. “Energy Efficient Dynamic Positioning For Ships” was developed from a comparison of concepts through to final production code using model-based design. The new mode was entered in the Model-Based Engineering category for the IET Innovation Awards, which attracted more than 400 entries. During development of the new Energy Efficient DP, GE Power Conversion used model-based engineering to allow the production controller to be used in simulations to ensure accurate results. Studies making use of weather patterns for a full year showed a 12% reduction in fuel use could be expected for representative scenarios.
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(As published in the November 2013 edition of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News - www.marinelink.com)
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Content
- Interview: Dr. Herbert Aly page: 12
- Knowledge is Power page: 16
- ReFRESCO: Understanding & Designing Energy Saving Devices page: 18
- Nontank VRP Regs page: 20
- The Magic Ingredients of a Healthy Safety Culture page: 24
- e-Compliance: Revolutionizing the Efficiency of Compliance for Maritime Regs page: 28
- Pull the Handle Down... page: 30
- Return of the Electric Boat page: 38
- Fast Ferry Gets a New Power Package page: 42
- Cat tackles Tier 3 and Tier 4; Completes Berg Deal page: 44
- Konrad, Cummins Propulsion Package Partnership page: 46
- Scania 13L Inline; 16L V8 for EPA Tier 3 page: 48
- The Switch: New Drive Train Tech page: 48
- John Deere Tier 3 Engine Line Up page: 49
- GE Power Conversion page: 49
- EPA’s Vessel General Permit (VGP) & You page: 50
- Are PAGS the Answer? page: 51
- Don’t Forget: Seawater is a Free EAL page: 51
- Lukoil: Cylinder Oil to Reduce Wear, Consumption page: 52
- Agip Rebrands as Eni Powers Ahead in North America page: 52
- Floating Production Systems: Market Update page: 54
- Offshore Brazil: The Libra Field & Brazil’s Pre-Salt Policy page: 56
- On Ballast Water, Time is Running Out page: 60
- Standardization for Safer Shipping of e-Navigation & Training page: 62
- Apprenticeship Training & Academic Degree: The Pathway to Success page: 64
- The Drawing Board: Innovative OSV Design from the Ground up page: 68
- Product Tanker Hijackings page: 72
- The Trinidad & Tobago Maritime Sector page: 74
- Seatorque Boost for Brazil’s Biggest Superyacht page: 76
- Raytheon Anschütz Launches New Gyro Compass page: 85
- Emsys Upgraded to Measure Mass Emissions Rates page: 85
- Thuraya SatSleeve Transforms iPhone into Satellite Phone page: 85
- Kongsberg Debuts New Drilling Rig and Ship Simulator page: 85
- Martek: “BNWAS Password Protection is Essential” page: 85
- Northrop Grumman Radars for USN page: 85
- Imtech Debuts SeaPilot 76 page: 85
- FORAN in Indonesia page: 85
- Raymarine Autopilot page: 86
- Computer Gaming & Maritime Training page: 86
- Jeppesen Updates VVOS Software page: 86
- Harris CapRock & Carnival Sign Contract page: 86
- Carlisle & Finch SmartVIEW Technology page: 86
- Thomas Gunn Unveils New Digital Chart Management System page: 86
- CM-1000 Series: Smart Fluid Handling Tech page: 87
- Paperless Navigation page: 87
- TNKC Fleet & BASS Software page: 87
- Cobham Touchscreen Navtex page: 87
- GE Dynamic Positioning System page: 87
- Ecospeed Fuel Savings Calculator page: 87
- Boatracs’ BTConnect AIS page: 87
- New Brakes from Wichita Clutch page: 88
- Home Study Programs page: 88
- New PowerShark Tool Eats through Biofouling page: 88
- VIKING Expands Training page: 88
- SUPREME Athmos Zero-Pollution Seal page: 88
- New Inertia-Engaged Turbine Air Starter page: 88
