Bacteria Fuel Cell Could Power Ocean Sensors
electric power to improve sensing capabilities while protecting environment.The first phase of the project will run through Summer 2026 and includes collaborators from eight other institutions and firms: Battelle, the George Washington University, Harvard University, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, James Madison University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Delaware and Yokogawa Corp. of America.In addition to the $7.8 million granted for Phase 1 development and deployment, an additional $3.4 million award is possible to support
Successful Swedish Commissioning for Mini Vibrocorer
Ocean Scientific International Limited (OSIL) engineers have conducted a successful commissioning of yet another of their Mini Vibrocorer systems, this time in Sweden for Sweco, one of Europe’s leading engineering consultancy firms for environmental technology.The technical demonstration of the self-contained system produced complete samples of 2m in length, and comprehensive training on the use of the sediment corer was also delivered to Sweco staff on site at Goteland, Sweden.The Mini Vibrocorer is used for sampling dense or compacted sediments in off-grid areas or from vessels of opportunity
Steel Cut for 1st LNG-fueled Ship in France
.), and thus with their future low carbon versions.Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises, stated: “We are pleased to be able to support this highly innovative project, as it further demonstrates our commitment to contributing to the development of next-generation advanced environmental technology for the benefit of the entire industry. This is a key element in our journey towards zero-emissions operations both at sea and ashore.”Led by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, PACBOAT is based on a cutting-edge SOFC technology developed and patented by the CEA. It is funded by the French
Higher Learning & SINTEF’s Existential Rise
place to be, too, for studying new, offshore renewable energy systems and for marine cybernetics, or the study of marine control systems, including automated hardware and propulsor tests. “Ocean” also offers suites of software for everything from the deft control and monitoring of environmental technology to shipping aps like ShipX for calculating hydrodynamic vessel inputs, and VeSim, a tool that simulates heading and speed in a busy seaway.So, while preserving Norway’s shipping and petro-strength is at the heart of so much R&D in Norway, SINTEF has built on that to branch out
Partners Set Out to Cut Offshore Emissions
dynamic guidance tool will act as the foundation for DOF to simplify operational complexity with objective measurement, ultimately enabling optimal utilization and more sustainable fleet management.The multi-year project is backed with Innovation Norway’s largest funded offshore vessel, environmental technology project in 2018. It aims to be a gamechanger in how marine operational decisions are supported by providing more accurate, timely and easily consumable information to decision makers; from the vessel’s chief engineer to the chief operation officer based shore-side.“The partnership
Seafloor Crawlers: New Robotic Tools for Challenging Missions
. Some recent applications have demonstrated this potential.UXO RemediationThe Sea Ox is a man-portable bottom mobility platform for UXO investigations in the transition, surf and very-shallow water regions. Funded by Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), DoD’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program, the Sea Ox demonstrated:A low profile design allowing the system to operate in the boundary zone minimizing exposure to currents and minimizing drag and wave impactA powerful, modular lightweight design permitting adjustment of the footprint and ballast
Science Expedition to Study Deep-sea Deposits
New collaborative study examines the formation of critical elements in the deep ocean Scientists from the U.K. and Brazil will work together to study the formation of ocean minerals essential for new technology, particularly environmental technology such as photovoltaic cells. MarineE-tech is a £4.2 million research program funded by the U.K.’s NERC and Brazil’s FAPESP that will assess deep ocean ferromanganese deposits, a major resource of elements that include cobalt, tellurium and the rare earths used in e-technologies. Leading the program is the National
Foster Wheeler Wins Contract For Retrofit-SCR System
coal fired boiler (unit 3). The supply includes a new SCR reactor with catalyst and steel structures, ammonia water storing and feeding system, flue gas ducts and new ID-fans. “This retrofit-SCR project awarded in Europe is indicative of Foster Wheeler’s competitiveness in environmental technology in the region,” said Tomas Harju-Jeanty, Chief Executive Officer of Foster Wheeler Energia Oy Group. “Due to the significant economic benefit of using coal for power generation, clients are choosing Foster Wheeler to provide high value solutions to improve their plants&rsquo
Deadline for Offshore Achievement Awards Approaches
feedback from last year, SPE Aberdeen has introduced two new categories for 2013. The ‘Inspiring Leader’ award recognizes someone who has inspired a team or organization as a manager or in a mentorship capacity, and the ‘Environmentalist’ Award recognizes outstanding environmental technology developed for and deployed in the offshore energy industry. Ian Phillips, director of business consultancy Pale Blue Dot Energy Limited and the SPE board member responsible for organizing the OAAs, said, “The Offshore Achievement Awards are an excellent platform for businesses and
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