Essays about: "Sailing ships"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Sailing ships.

  1. 1. Propulsion efficiency with energy saving devices for vessels

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)

    Author : Samuel Östlund; [2023]
    Keywords : ESD; Energy saving device; Maritime; Kongsberg; Pre-swirl stator;

    Abstract : Due to global warming, all industries must do everything they can to prevent temperature increases. In this bachelor thesis, the reader will get a description of how the marine industry is tackling the environmental problem and more precisely what a vessel can be equipped with to reduce fuel consumption. READ MORE

  3. 2. Traditional sailing ships in international waters : -A transnational cultural heritage

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturvård

    Author : Elin Synnøve K. Swärd; [2023]
    Keywords : Sailing ships; authorised heritage discourse; maritime heritage; Sjöfart; kulturvård; authorised heritage discourse; segelfartyg;

    Abstract : Traditional sailing ships, as opposed to vernacular boats, evolved to consist of certain types of vessels that couldbe produced in the same way in different countries and were also sold between countries. They were usuallyengaged in longer voyages which often resulted in an international crew. READ MORE

  4. 3. Experimental Investigation of the Aerodynamics of a Sailing Cargo Vessel with Four Rigid Wingsails under Unsteady Sailing Conditions

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

    Author : Antonia Hillenbrand; [2022]
    Keywords : Experimental Aerodynamics; Pressure measurements; Sailing; Scale model testing; Trimming; Sea trial; Experimentell aerodynamik; Tryckmätning; Segling; Testning av skalamodeller; Trimning; Sjöprovning;

    Abstract : Wind propulsion is a traditional way to propel ships over the oceans. In the recent development towards more sustainable shipping, sailing is considered in the industry again with high momentum. For a modern merchant ship, the aerodynamic forces generated on the particular rigging are unusual. READ MORE

  5. 4. Brákarey Wellness

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Óli Geir Kristjánsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Iceland; Wellness; Bathing; Harbor; Sea; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Our decisions from the past affect the present time. The same is true of the decisions we make today. How do we want to see our local environment in the future? In the western part of Iceland there is an island called Brákarey. Brákarey is connected via bridge to the town of Borgarnes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Performance Prediction Program for Wind-Assisted Cargo Ships

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Martina Reche Vilanova; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Due to the accelerating need for decarbonization in the shipping sector, wind-assisted cargo shipsare able to play a key role in achieving the IMO 2050 targets on reducing the total annual GHGemissions from international shipping by at least 50%. The aim of this Master’s Thesis project is todevelop a Performance Prediction Program for wind-assisted cargo ships to contribute knowledgeon the performance of this technology. READ MORE