Lower emissions in shipping (IMAGE)

KTH, Royal Institute of Technology

Lower emissions in shipping

Caption

Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology developed a model for estimating the speed and extent of biofilm growth, which could enable ship operators to schedule hull cleaning at optimal intervals to save on fuel consumption. 

Credit

David Callahan

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