Marine propulsion systems appraisal and status report

Créé le : 03/08/2009

The naval transport sector is continuing to grow twice as quickly as the rest of the economy, with increased technological requirements but tighter market prices. At the same time, engine technologies, anti-pollution regulations and the fuels available continue to evolve.

In this context, the manufacturers of French marine engines (MAN Diesel, Moteurs Baudouin, John Deere) need to take stock of the existing marine propulsion systems worldwide in use, their development trends, the alternatives available, their advantages and their disadvantages (output, size, weight, cost, etc.).

A respective study was ordered at AVL by the Motor & Compressor professional commission of Cetim, the technical centre of French companies of construction machinery.

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