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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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Core exhaust loss. The “Core exhaust” loss is primarily due to thermal energy lost to the surroundings, although some excess kinetic energy and fluid friction associated pressure losses contribute as well. Core exhaust loss. Bypass flow loss.

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Next-generation LNG carrier concept about 8% more energy efficient, with 5% more cargo

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LNG carrier machinery systems are highly complex featuring tightly integrated sub-systems and components, such as BOG (boil-off gas) compression trains; gas management system; reliquefaction (if any); propulsion and/or generating engines; exhaust gas economizers; and boilers. The primary fuel—i.e.

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