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Evaluating internal combustion engine’s performance
An internal engine combustion performance may vary greatly from the values stated in its catalogue. It is therefore recommended to ask for more site-specific information from the vendor to have a better understanding of the expected performance of the machinery.
- In Detail, 11 December 2018
HIFK’s Saara Niemi is ice hockey from head to toe
Saara Niemi, the head coach of HIFK women’s team Stadin Gimmat, wants to get girls and women on ice. Even though her dream of NHL stardom never happened, ice hockey has defined the route she’s taken in life, leading to incredible opportunities, plenty of friends, and even a visit to the White House.
- People, 7 December 2018
Life in the slow lane
Did you know that slowing ships down by just 10% could reduce fuel usage by almost a third? It could be one way to improve the energy efficiency of a vessel.
- Environment, 5 December 2018
Ready to act
Enough of talking. If we are to set the course straight at a time that might be one of the most crucial in humankind’s history, we need to act now. Here are a few things that can be done in the shipping and energy industries to make a difference.
- Environment, 3 December 2018
Sailing into a new horizon
The global shipping industry is navigating towards a greener and more sustainable future. It is working on environment-friendly solutions like better equipment and cleaner vessels, but these require large investments and pay off over the long-term. Wärtsilä’s Future Innovation Day Workshop held this September in Hamburg revealed why carbon credits could be a quicker and more efficient solution to tackle emissions.
- Innovation, 3 December 2018
Propulsion Control on the Norwegian Gannet
November 2018 saw the launch of one of the world's most advanced sailing fish factories, the Norwegian Gannet, which features a state-of-the-art Wärtsilä propulsion control system among its many innovations. Here, the ship's chief engineer, Idar Vaulen of Hav Line AS, shares his initial experience of the equipment with Twentyfour7.
- Innovation, 30 November 2018
Evaluating the validity of full-scale CFD simulations
Advancements in CFD simulations have made the results comparable to data received from model basins. In this article, we compare how the simulators made by Wärtsilä Propulsion match up to real measurement data, revealing the shortcomings of the ITTC’78 extrapolation method.
- In Detail, 29 November 2018
Wärtsilä 14: lighter, smarter and greener
The new engine in Wärtsilä’s smart marine solutions range is compact, cost-efficient and more sustainable. It also comes with an improved load-taking capacity and safety features.
- Innovation, 29 November 2018
LNG is coming to a terminal near you
There is a quiet revolution going on and it is spot on. The revolution in question concerns the commoditisation of LNG and how a dramatic market shift is affecting the procurement of LNG, especially in northern Europe.
- Energy, 28 November 2018
The Trailblazers: Meet Wärtsilä’s award-winning Legal Affairs team
Their penchant for out-of-the-box thinking and the willingness to innovate helped the Wärtsilä Legal Affairs department bag the Financial Times European Innovative Lawyer Award 2018. See how their expertise in legal design, early case assessment, and predictive software analytics helped them stand apart from the competition.
- People, 27 November 2018
Smart technologies for cleaner and greener data centers
For the data center market, out-of-date electric grids and high-emission backup diesel generators are a big problem. Find out how Wärtsilä’s ground-breaking, gas-fired power plants can be a fast, reliable, and fully renewable alternative.
- Innovation, 26 November 2018
LNG marine fuel gets a push in the United States
For the marine industry in the United States, the tide is turning in favour of LNG. A host of initiatives and events are now slowly setting the ball rolling on LNG as a major, viable source of marine fuel for the country.
- Energy, 23 November 2018
Al Gore speaks truth to power
Is there a way for humanity to develop sustainably? Former US Vice President, Nobel Laureate and Environmental activist Al Gore was in Helsinki recently and spoke ardently about how this could be possible. Read on to know more.
- People, 22 November 2018
Growth Lab broadens leadership horizons
Serious fun while being pushed to the limits: that is how participants in Wärtsilä’s Growth Lab 2017 leadership development programme have described the experience.
- People, 21 November 2018
Step on the gas!
The global energy sector is in the midst of a tectonic shift. Coal, which accounts for a third of the world’s energy supply is losing favour to natural gas, which is emerging as the preferred fuel for energy generation on account of being more environment-friendly. This shift is changing power systems across the globe. We bring you an example from Assam, India.
- Energy, 20 November 2018
Investing in the future
The journey towards a 100% renewable energy future is gaining momentum. It is time to swing into action and leverage the tailwind.
- People, 15 November 2018
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- Innovation, 15 November 2018
Edge computing: Taking IoT beyond the cloud
Until recently, technical limitations stifled the power of IoT to transform areas like marine technology, energy, and oil and gas exploration. Here's how a new approach, edge computing, is changing the game.
- Innovation, 14 November 2018
Barcolana 50: A race to remember
The Barcolana regatta is one of the world’s biggest sailing events, attracting a cult following around the world. Relive the exhilaration of this prestigious race as you read about its origins and also its mass appeal.
- People, 13 November 2018
The Wärtsilä HY TUG system: Electric hybrid designs to save costs and reduce emissions
Wärtsilä is currently launching new hybrid propulsion systems for tugs to help customers meet new environmental regulations. To understand which hybrid concept is likely to bring the most fuel savings and emissions reductions, Wärtsilä tested nine different configurations. Read on to see what the tests involved and which concept was a clear winner.
- In Detail, 13 November 2018
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