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Title:

SUMMARY OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME FUEL CONSERVATION MEASURES

Accession Number:

00371335

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309033748

Abstract:

A project undertaken by the Center for Transportation Research, Argonne National Laboratory, for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a compendium of measures for improving shipboard energy efficiency in the maritime industry is documented. A matrix, or chart, of more than 60 fuel-savings options was developed and then refined with the assistance of representatives of the shipping industry, the academic community, and relevant federal agencies convened at a DOE-sponsored workshop on maritime energy conservation in New York City in April 1981. In addition, 10 measures were judged by workshop consensus to have the greatest fuel-savings potential. Among them were the development of crew motivation for active participation in energy efficiency improvement programs; the revision of operating practices to emphasize and maximize the benefits of slow steaming; the application of self-polishing hull coatings; optimization of ship trim; propeller maintenance and replacement; and dieselization. Later, a list of the 10 most effective measures, the final matrix with an explanatory sheet, and a roster of workshop participants were mailed to more than 1000 ship owners and operators in U.S. foreign trade. An important desired effect of the project is a reduction in the demand for marine fuel at U.S. ports. (Author)

Supplemental Notes:

Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Energy Conservation and Transportation Demand.Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Monograph Accession #:

00380410

Report/Paper Numbers:

HS-035 232

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

BERTRAM, K M
Saricks, C L
Gregory II, E W

Pagination:

pp 27-37

Publication Date:

1982

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 870
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

Conference:

61st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board

Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
Date: 1982-1-18 to 1982-1-22

ISBN:

0309033748

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Tables (2)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Efficiency

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Economics; Energy; Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration

Files:

HSL, TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Mar 31 1983 12:00AM

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