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New Products & TechnologyFitch Fuel Catalyst?We have completed a se- ries of experiments study-ing and measuring the ability of a novel catalyst to constructively modify commercial gasoline and diesel fuel. This catalyst has the ability to selec-tively remove hydrogen and/or add oxygen to hydrocarbon components of fuel. The catalyst demonstrated the ability to pro- duce reformed fuel species at room temperature, which is novel and provides evidence these catalysts are broadly applicable in fuel applications,? includ-ing marine. This catalytic effect ?leads to enhanced combustion from the hydrocarbon fuel feedstock.? This catalyst is marketed under the brand names Fitch Fuel Catalyst, GOSaver and Walker Fuel Sep. UConn research was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. www.pofusa.net Portable Industrial Combustion Gas & Emissions AnalyzerThe new E8500 com-bustion analyzer is a portable tool for EPA compliance level emis-sions monitoring and testing. The E8500 is ideal for regulatory and maintenance use in boiler, burner, engine, turbine, furnace and other combustion applications. The E8500 Also Includes: Electrochemical Sensors ? O2, CO, NO, NO2, SO2, H2S; NDIR Sensors ? CO2, CxHy, High CO; Low NOx and True NOx Capable; Real-Time PC Soft- ware Package; Wireless Remote Printer; Internal Thermoelectric Chiller with Automatic Condensate Removal; Stack Gas and Ambient Air Tempera- ture Measurements; Draft and Differential Pressure Measurements; EfÞ ciency, Excess Air, and CO2% Calculated Values. www.E-Inst.com Survitec: PFD InnovationsSurvitec Group has imple-mented two improvements to USCG-approved, Type III vests for increased wearer vest visibility. These include adding SOLAS-compliant reß ective tape and increas- ing day-glow tape cover- age on collar and pockets. Prototypes for the Imperial 370ERV (Emergency Rescue Vest) and Imperial 2230 Admiral?s Mesh Work Vest re ß ect these up- dates. Both the Imperial 370ERV and 2200 series of mesh work vest prototypes have incorporated rip-stop fabric. For wearers of the vests working in high winds, this key improvement helps to deter tearing which can compromise the buoyancy and protec-tion provided by the vest. Additionally, the fabric construction of the Imperial 370ERV is approved to withstand 100mph impact. [email protected] MTU Series 8000 Marine EnginesThe MTU Series 8000 was award-ed Naval Vessel Rules (NVR) cer- tiÞ cation by ABS. The new certiÞ ca-tion, a requirement for the U.S. Na-vy?s Littoral Com- bat Ship (LCS) and Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) programs, was awarded to Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH after 1,500 hours of testing of the 20V 8000 that included run times at 110% of the engine?s rated power in a variety of extreme environmental conditions. Additional validation testing was also completed in a commercial marine application, further demonstrating the versatility of the Series 8000, which joins the 8V 396 in the MTU portfolio of engines with ABS NVR certi Þ cation.www.tognum.com Air Products Nitrogen Membrane Generator Norwegian-based Air Prod- ucts was selected by Harvey Gulf International Marine to supply Nitrogen Membrane Generators for the six newly ordered LNG fueled PSVs to be built at Trinity Offshore. The NC 1.1 series cabinet model consists of a complete N2 Generator, a control panel and a feed air pretreatment with a PLC control. The Nitrogen Membrane Sys- tem is approved by all international marine stan-dards. This unique Nitrogen Membrane Generator has a reduced footprint and lowers the operational cost at the same time. Maintenance is kept to a minimum thanks to the robust design and carefully selected materials, which meet the stringent opera-tional demands for PSVs. [email protected] FloScan: ABS CertiÞ cation for New FlowmetersFloScan Instrument Company said that the new Series K Stainless Steel Diesel Flow Sen-sor that has earned ABS Product Design As- sessment CertiÞ cation. FloScan is a manufac-turer of fuel monitoring systems for permanent installation on diesel and gasoline engines. FloScan Systems are installed worldwide on commercial and recreational vessels, stationary industrial generators and general aviation aircraft. With the introduction of the new Stainless Steel Series K Flow Sensor, FloScan can now offer fuel computers to meet the standards required for ABS-classed vessels using all steel piping components for fuel delivery systems. (PDA Certi Þ cate Number 13-HS1050296-PDA) www.ß oscan.comDamen Quick Docking/Fuel Saving PackageDamen Shiprepair & Conversion developed a new product, the Quick Docking/Fuel Saving package, of-fering owners a fast and low-cost additional docking with the sole aim of reducing fuel consumption in between the Þ ve-year statutory survey period. The Þ rst vessel booked under the new concept has docked at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France). It is the capesize bulker Castillo De Catoira operated by Spanish company Empresa Naviera Elcano. Damen expects to bring more of its vessels to its shiprepair yards. Jos Goris, Managing Director of Damen Shiprepair Brest and initiator of the concept, said, ?We know that hull resistance builds up during years of service and this can have a signiÞ cant impact on performance and con- sequently, fuel costs. By introducing this product, we are thinking along with our customers and know that fuel costs are a major consideration for shipowners and charterers, especially in this economic climate.?Under the package, antifouling and fresh coatings are applied to improve hull performance, propellers are given a super high polish and the yard Þ ne-tunes the main engine. ?Inside and out, everything is opti-mized for efÞ cient fuel consumption. By improving the engine and propulsion line and applying coatings, the vessel?s performance is improved considerably,? said Goris. Damen expects the fuel saving docking ? which can take as little as a few days ? to pay for itself within six to eight months depending on the type and size of the vessel. The package is provided on a lumpsum basis. www.damen.com www.marinelink.com 69MR #10 (66-73).indd 69MR #10 (66-73).indd 6910/3/2013 3:05:18 PM10/3/2013 3:05:18 PM