Exploring 'Future Fuels' - Methanolâs Superstorage Solution
Technical inquiries to SRC Group ramped up after it received Approval in Principle (AIP) for a concept which âreinvented methanol fuel storageâ on board ships. Delivering the answers has seen technical talk converting into project discussions âGreenâ methanol has the ability to one day run vessels almost emission-free, and commercial shipping increasingly investigates. Derived today principally from natural gas, methanol is nonetheless available, relatively easy to handle and predictable.
LADAR: Laser Sensor Technology for the Maritime Industry
Research scientist and entrepreneur Sverre Dokken believes laser-based remote sensing has big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, whoâs it for and what are the key benefits?âOur mission is to be the world leader in innovative maritime sensor products that enhance the safety and security of shipping and all manner of offshore activity,â says Ladar Ltd (LDR) principal Sverre Dokken.In the sensor vanguardEssentially a laser-based navigational aid, LADAR (Laser Detection and Ranging) combines long-distance object detection with high-accuracy measurementâŚ
New Insulation Range for Marine and Offshore
ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation has introduced a range of lightweight stone wool fire boards suitable for maritime and offshore applications. This product range, new generation SeaRox FB 6000, has been tested and approved for main A-class rated steel constructions especially targeting passenger ships, naval ships, offshore modules and supply vessels, where weight savings are essential. The SeaRox FB 6000 product range makes it possible to create solutions that are up to 40 percent lighter in weight, whilst retaining all the insulation benefits of genuine stone wool.
Watermakers for Newbuild Drillships Ordered from Hatenboer-Water BV
Demitec® is the trade name of Hatenboer-Water RO type watermakers. These are heavy duty installations specially designed for 24/7 operation in maritime and offshore applications. These drillships, currently under construction, will be able to drill to a water depth of 12,000 ft (3 km) and are on order from DSME by Vantage Energy, Atwood Oceanics and two for Aker Solutions. The watermakers work on the principle of reverse osmosis (RO) and have a capacity of 50 m3 per day. Drilling at great depths demands an extremely high quality of product water. The installations can supply water with a purity of only 10 ppm TDS. To obtain such a standard, the installation is in a two-stage configuration, with two RO installations in-line.
