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Newcastle Univ. researchers say expansion of Panama Canal could help reduce carbon footprint of marine industry

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In a paper published this month in the International Journal of Maritime Engineering , Paul Stott and Dr Peter Wright of Newcastle University, UK, suggest that the $6-billion Panama Canal expansion program offers the marine industry as a whole an opportunity to reduce its environmental impact. —Paul Stott. —Paul Stott.

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MHI designs new bulk carrier enabling 25% reduction in CO2 emissions; ADM buying three

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MHI) has designed a new bulk carrier equipped with the proprietary Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS), which reduces frictional resistance between the vessel hull and seawater using air bubbles produced at the vessel bottom, along with high-efficiency hull form and enhanced propulsion system. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Gigantism Is a Never-Ending Temptation for Engineers and Designers

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There is a fundamental difference between what can be designed and built and what makes sense. Technically, it would have been possible, but such a ship would not fit through the Suez or Panama canals, and its draft would limit its operation to just a few ports. This article appears in the January 2022 print issue as “Extreme Designs.”

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. Drive5 is cross-platform, designed using HTML5 web standards.

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Engineering Students Innovate Accessibility Technology

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I realized that if there was a dedicated device designed for such individuals, they’d be able to play and experience the joy of gaming.” The 3D-printed mouse combines existing gaming technology, including the internal mechanisms of keyboards, a Logitech mouse, and Microsoft Xbox controller emulations. John McCauley.

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ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

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The low-diversion scenario assumes 2% diversion from the Panama and Suez canals between July and November of 2025. The International Maritime Organization’s ( IMO ) regulations on pollution from ships are found within the International Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships ( MARPOL 73/78 ). Regulatory background.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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As a full professor and deputy president of the School of engineering at the University of Bologna in Italy, Metra specializes in design for test and reliability of integrated circuits and systems. Martha Palacio Palacio has spent his entire 40-year career designing, developing, and producing electronic countermeasures systems.

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