All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 5
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AI
AI Torque Clustering could produce the perfect ‘autonomous’ skipper
A new algorithm developed for artificial intelligence (AI) could greatly assist with the pilotage of yachts as the system learns quickly and spots patterns
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Outboard engines
Silent running
Electric outboards are now becoming faster and lighter thanks to more energy-dense motors, whilst battery technology strives to keep up
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Green Technologies
Rise of the jellyfish robot
Researchers are exploring ‘embodied energy’ to power swimming robots based on the concept of a jellyfish. These ‘soft’ robots could help with ocean mapping
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Green Technologies
Fuel and plastics made directly from sunlight?
A new process using perovskite solar cells enables the creation of hydrocarbons from the synthesis of carbon dioxide, all powered by the sun
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Green Technologies
Environmentally friendly ship highlights the potential for net zero
A brand-new ship has been built with ‘green’ steel, wind-assisted propulsion and a highly efficient engine configured for low emission MGO (Marine Gas Oil)
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Battery Technologies
Symbio fuel cells receive benchmark certification
Boost to roll out of fuel cells for potential marine propulsion
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Hydrogen
Want to build a modular electrolyser?
With green hydrogen very possibly the future fuel of marine propulsion, MAN is inviting prospective infrastructure developers to inspect its demonstration plant
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Battery Technologies
Better lithium battery recycling could cut costs by 40%, study says
An international research group reports that more efficient methods of lithium battery recycling could reduce the price of new cells and curb secondary pollution
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Green Technologies
New record for commercially scalable perovskite-silicon solar cell
During research to harvest the full spectrum advantages of perovskite for solar cells, Hanwha Solutions Qcells has set a new efficiency record of 28.6%
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Battery Technologies
Using digital twins for better designs of batteries and pumps
A collaboration between Siemens and SPX Flow has highlighted the transformative potential of using a precise replica of a physical system to accelerate innovation
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Green Technologies
Fully recycled fibreglass available for non-woven applications
Two German companies have collaborated to supply the marine, aviation and wind energy industries with non-woven fabric made from 100% recycled fibreglass.
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Electrification
In-wheel electric motors offer more options for marine propulsion
As the automotive industry strives for ever more powerful electric motors for in-wheel designs, so this style of motor lends itself for outboard applications
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Green Technologies
French consortium produces pioneering thermoplastic hydrofoils
As part of a project exploring the use of recyclable hydrofoils for ocean racing, a new type of foil with built-in sensors is being developed by the Minilab platform.
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Electrification
Dedicated electric propulsion show to run again this Summer
Back by popular demand, the UK’s inland waterways electric show will once again take place in Warwickshire in July
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen marine superhub for Germany
A major project to transform the port of Wilhelmshaven into a central hydrogen producing hub has far reaching benefits for fuel-cell powered boats
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Battery Technologies
Automated temperature monitoring for stored batteries
With many boatbuilders now storing large banks of lithium batteries prior to installation, a new temperature monitoring system from Brady can detect any potential issues
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Green Technologies
More solar power from ‘string cell’ design
Has the answer been found to prevent a drop in solar panel output when part of the unit is shaded?
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Green Technologies
DRIFT energy harvesting vessel concept wins eco award
A plan to use sailing catamarans designed to generate green hydrogen whilst sailing has received a prestigious sustainability award.
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Antifouling rubber discs for ships and mooring buoys
The Danish company SabetoProtect has devised a system of rubber discs that adhere to the hull to provide advanced non-toxic antifouling