Rebuilt Systems News

Corrosion starts from the inside out. The alkali that neutralizes acid water - and the acid water produced in a gas scrubbing system - are corrosive. Containment surfaces resistant to both alkali, acid water and their combination provide a safer ship with less expensive maintenance. While selecting metal alloys as more resistant to either acid or to alkali, facing all conditions simultaneously is problematic, as temperature plays an important role in pitting corrosion.Ultimately…

Laborde Products has appointed Performance Power Systems as a new dealer. Based in Savannah, Georgia, the company is a full-service marine diesel engine facility specializing in powertrain and generator systems. "We wanted to represent the excellent Mitsubishi line but, we're also considering several of Laborde's other engines as well. We look forward to building a great relationship with Laborde," said Dave Orr, Performance Power Systems president. "Welcoming Performance Power Systems to the Laborde family of dealers is in keeping with our commitment to provide the very best service possible," said Laborde COO Doug Oehrlein. Performance Power Systems specializes in megayachts, diesel generator sets and commercial vessels.