Image courtesy Outland Technology Image courtesy Exail Image courtesy Submaris and EvoLogics Vehicles The ROV-1500 from Outland Technology represents a leap forward in underwater robotics, a compact remotely operated vehicle (ROV) weighing in at less than 40 lbs (19kg) the ROV- 1500 is easy to transport
by a USB-B cable, and to a battery by Powerpole® Connectors. Exploded view of an AGM lead-acid battery. ? Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) batteries have a lower nom- ment System) the batteries are individually balance charged inal cell voltage of 1.2v/cell. They can be recharged up to and balance discharged
in basically a wet-cell lead acid battery. This permits it to be used in any position. They Photo Science, Vol 162, #3849, Oct 4, 1968 are operated at a lower potential to prevent gas generation, meaning they are never fully charged, resulting in the low- est energy density of all secondary batteries. They
the spent exterior can provide substantially higher capacities when discharged battery packs and plugging in the replacement charged ones. at a rate lower than 1C. (See Lander Lab #5, MTR, November/December 2022) Lead-acid wet-cells must remain upright or the electrolyte, a On March 26, 2012, James Cameron’s
during high current discharge cycles vent this, as on a cabled-to-shore node, but untethered vehicle than alkaline batteries, better storage life due to lower self- designers have to allow for this by adding additional capacity discharge, and more capacity at lower temperatures. The tem- initially. perature
The rates are largely driven by temperature. The colder tempera- galvanic difference between the cell anode and cathode is the tures of the deep sea will lower the capacity of most battery potential and measured in volts. A battery is made from some chemistries, some more than others. number of cells in
using non- increased speed saves costly vessel time, while the larger mea- contact sensors. The collected data is then merged with CP surement distance lowers the risks associated with the ? ight modeling to provide a comprehensive analysis. This analysis of the ROV. includes accurate predictions of
TECH FEATURE IMR Image courtesy FORCE Technology OPTIMIZING CATHODIC PROTECTION SURVEY USING NON-CONTACT SENSORS By Svenn Magen Wigen, FORCE Technology he principle behind sacri? cial anodes, which are water structures, reducing the need for frequent repairs and used to safeguard underwater pipelines
Demand Drivers By Philip Lewis, Director of Research, Intelatus © Björn Wylezich/AdobeStock t a high-level, there are three solutions to transferring Lower day rate CTVs are often used for daily transfer of technicians from shore bases to offshore wind farms 12-24 and increasingly 30+ technicians on
Vessels General Arnold Chasse, La. The 32-inch CSD will immediately begin work on Phase Four of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project. The project will bene? cially reuse 100% of the dredged material removed from the channel deepening and widening. The General Arnold is the newest,
There are ? ve major paint catego- lenges in shipyards is managing small building is a multifaceted endeavor ries in new construction shipbuilding: parts, which are prone to surface rust that demands integrative systems before installation. Optimizing the planning, as well as adoption of new 1.
Tech File Optimizing Blast and Paint Processes in New Construction Shipbuilding By Colin Gallagher, Director of Shipyard Optimization, BlastOne International The ef? cacy of surface preparation and coating appli- 1. Raw material entry cation in the new construction shipbuilding industry is 2. Painting
(at a cost of $109 million potentially approve Title XI funding, meaning lengthier per MARAD) to be deployed at the Equinor/ BP Empire terms and lower interest rates, for vessels serving offshore Wind projects. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, in Sturgeon wind) indicate a total cost of $246.7 million
Marine News April 2024 • Volume 35 Number 4 Contents Features 20 Navigation and Wind Farms 20 Competing ocean uses are raising existential questions. As the U.S. offshore industry continues to ramp up, many topics still need to be resolved By Tom Ewing 26 2024 U.S. Shipbuilding Report If
enables real-time in-situ for tail shaft, intermediate shaft, rudder measurement capabilities, traceability, stock, or a new hydraulic coupling is and lowered ownership costs, tackling needed. MarineShaft offers a wide range signi? cant hurdles of existing emission of on-site repairs services. Recently
, when burning, we need to nitrogen and water as its primary byproducts, worry about laughing gas [Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions], which means lower emissions of greenhouse gases which does have a greenhouse effect,” an impact that should and particulate matter. be addressed either through engine
HYBRID 2-stroke controllable pitch propeller PTO powertrain Source: MAN Energy Solutions how the system is intended to operate, says Oskar Levander, VP Strategy & Business Development, Kongsberg Maritime. For example, a primary shaft-driven PTO rotates whenever the engine is running; a secondary one
? tting a shaft generator is not an insigni? - the ef? ciency of modern permanent magnet technology that cant undertaking. Around 50 tons of equip- lowers their energy consumption and to the variable speed ment needs to be installed into the engineroom drives that enable them to provide constant power
. Additionally, 14 billion longline hooks litter the sea each year, but this too could be a de- clining problem. Huge as they are, the research- ers found lower levels of ? shing gear losses in this study than in a previous study published in 2019 – potentially the result of better weather forecasts and
Platform Wabtec’s ? rst marine engine product was introduced back in Leader, responsible for the product development and install the late 1960’s for Lower Lakes Towing and was primarily the base support across our full Engine Technology organization, rail V228 engine, or FDL as it is known in the rail
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than offsets the increased main- tenance cost. The ef? ciencies previously described allow an EverClean evolution to be conducted at a signi? cantly lower cost than a traditional reactive cleaning. Data collected over EverClean robot during the past year has shown an average of 6% fuel savings and
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