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  • Marine Energy - Power From The Sea (2)

    The regular flooding and ebbing of the tides occur because of gravity largely applied by the moon on the earth’s oceans. This in turn causes underwater currents especially between islands and coasts. The energy contained in these streams can be exploited by tidal stream energy extraction devices.
    Published by WillieS (1,689 pts ) on Nov 9, 2009 to
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  • Marine Energy - Power From the Sea (1)

    The amount of untapped power from waves, whether at the coast or offshore has been estimated at 50-90TWh of electricity per year. This can be achieved from utilising wave energy converters, of which there are quite a few some of which are already on line or in research stages at the EMEC in Orkney.
    Published by WillieS (1,689 pts ) on Nov 9, 2009 to
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  • Transport Of Gases By Sea

    The article explains how the gases, particularly LNG, are transported by sea, how the gases are liquefied, problems connected with transportation of LNG by sea and profitably utilizing the boil off cargo which would otherwise have gone waste.
    Published by Hiro1945 (785 pts ) on Nov 9, 2009 to
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  • Natural Gas Transportation By Ships

    Explanation of Natural Gas, Origin of this gas, processing and refining of the gas, how the gas is it transported and end users of the gas.
    Published by Hiro1945 (785 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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  • Ancient Navigation Method Of Stick Charts

    Stick Chart is an ancient navigation method which was used by early seafarers to help them locate different islands and sea routes. Stick charts are supposed to be known as the germinal seeds of the detailed maps that we use today. Find out more about stick charts.
    Published by Raunekk (16,920 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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  • What Are Bark Boats?

    Similar to skin boats in structure, the bark boats are more tough and reliable. Find out more about these amazing boats in the article inside.
    Published by Raunekk (16,920 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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  • Prehistoric Boats: Rafts

    Rafts are one of the very ancient boats that are still used extensively. It is just because of their simplicity and usefulness that rafts are still used in the present times. Find out the journey of rafts from prehistoric time to the present day in the article inside.
    Published by Raunekk (16,920 pts ) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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  • What Are Coracles?

    Coracle is a type of boat whose usage dates back to the prehistoric age. Read more about this spectacular ancient boat here.
    Published by Raunekk (16,920 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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  • Design Of Skin Boats

    Skin boat, as the name suggests, has animal skins used in its making. A type of a prehistoric boat, skin boats were used extensively in the olden days for transporting and hunting purposes. Find out about construction and types of skin boats in the article inside.
    Published by Raunekk (16,920 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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  • Emissions From Marine Engines

    Air pollution is a draggy term but a matter of grave concern in the present times and marine industry contributes a large percentage of the total air pollution that is emitted. Marine diesel engines are the main source of toxic pollutants. What are the components of these toxic pollutants? Read on.
    Published by Raunekk (16,920 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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