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19 Apr 2021 (Last Updated April 19th, 2021 12:30)
UK-based Silverstream Technologies has completed trials of its air lubrication system, Silverstream System, on a Shell-chartered 170,000m³ liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, named Methane Patricia Camila.
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UK-based Silverstream Technologies has completed trials of its air lubrication system, Silverstream System, on a Shell-chartered 170,000m³ liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, named Methane Patricia Camila.
The system is claimed to have shown approximately 6.6% net savings after its operational testing.
To analyse the fuel and emissions savings, the technology was tested at several vessel speeds at the time of the Methane Patricia Camila’s normal operations.
The unique design of this new system is claimed to increase fuel and emissions efficiency.