Piling on the pressure

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Developments in the design of turbochargers in order to improve engine performance and efficiency are discussed. The effect of bigger engines, such as the MAN B&W 18-cylinder engines, on the number and power of turbochargers is examined.

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Operators shun bigger engines

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The views of shipbuilding representatives expressed at the SMM exhibition, Hamburg, are discussed. The importance of engine size, transportation costs of containers, and innovations in marine engine design are explored.

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For knots add volts

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Developments in the use of diesel-electric propulsion in cruise ships, ferries and container ships are discussed. Innovations such as replacing a rudder with a pod or using a booster drive are examined.

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