Japanese wind ship proves successful

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Sea Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7097804

Robb, D

A new sail-equipped cargo ship (699 gross ton, 66 x 10.6 meter) is described with emphasis on fuel conservation and innovative features. With the rigid sails in use, fuel consumption is reduced by 10%. Making use of other fuel conservation techniques, total fuel consumption is reported to be one half of that of a similar size ship. Computer control of the two rigid sails (which are automatically folded when they would not benefit locomotion) is described as well as test procedures used. Research is mentioned which led to other fuel conservation measures (waste heat utilization, ship operation and design features, propeller modifications, engine design, bottom paint, etc.). Plans are discussed for the production of other energy efficient, sail-equipped vessels. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 7097804
• Journal Information: Sea Technol.; (United States), Vol. 23:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
SAILS
COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
SHIPS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FUEL ECONOMY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
JAPAN
PLANNING
WASTE HEAT UTILIZATION
ASIA
CONTROL SYSTEMS
EFFICIENCY
WASTE PRODUCT UTILIZATION
320204* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Transportation- Sea & Water