Trim Optimisation - Theory and Practice

Force Technology has been working intensively with trim optimisation tests for almost last 10 years. Focus has primarily been put on the possible power savings and exhaust gases reduction. This paper describes the trim optimisation process for a large cargo vessel. The physics behind changed propuls...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maciej Reichel, A. Minchev, N.L. Larsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gdynia Maritime University 2014-09-01
Series:TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
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Online Access:http://www.transnav.eu/files/Trim Optimisation - Theory and Practice,521.pdf