Air lubrication technology for sustainable shipping

The idea of using bubbles to reduce a vessel’s friction - which is the largest driver of fuel consumption as it moves through the water - has existed for well over a century. Nonetheless, it has taken time to realize. Alfa Laval has chosen to invest in Marine Performance Systems, whose unique method of producing bubbles with fluidics is a breakthrough that will reduce fuel consumption by 8-12% at a vessel’s normal service speed. Listen to the story.

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