B63J2/02

Passenger cabin air distribution system and method of using

A passenger cabin air distribution system includes a ventilation system and an ejector-diffuser. The ventilation system is operable to provide a conditioned air. The ejector-diffuser is positioned to receive a flow of the conditioned air from the ventilation system. The ejector-diffuser includes an induction unit and a diffuser section. The induction unit includes a secondary inlet in communication with a cabin air from a passenger cabin and is configured to mix the flow of the conditioned air with an induced flow of the cabin air into a mixed air. The diffuser section includes a discharge to eject the mixed air to the passenger cabin. The diffuser section is shaped to provide for efficient mixing with low backpressure in order to maintain the low motive pressure in the nozzle.

In-davit run kits and methods for lifeboats

In general, one aspect disclosed features an in-davit run kit for a lifeboat, the kit comprising: a water container comprising a first connector; a hose configured to connect with the first connector; and a second connector configured to connect to the hose, wherein the second connector is in fluid communication with a water cooling system of the lifeboat; wherein the in-davit run kit allows a water pump of the lifeboat to draw water from the water container into the water cooling system of the lifeboat.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUMIGATING A VESSEL WITH EXHAUST
20230219679 · 2023-07-13 ·

An exhaust conduit for a cargo vessel. The exhaust conduit is a flexible conduit with a first upstream opening adapted to engage with an exhaust structure and a second downstream opening for exhausted air. The exhaust conduit is inflatable due to the passage of exhausted air and the downstream opening is of smaller cross-sectional area than the upstream opening. The downstream opening is of adjustable cross-sectional area. In a system for fumigating a RORO vessel, the inflatable exhaust is inflatable to a height exceeding the height of the accomodation block. In a method of fumigating a RORO vessel, the method includes providing a temporary flexible exhaust for exhausting fumigant from the cargo area, and/or providing an inflatable exhaust for exhausting fumigant from the cargo area.

Ozone generating machine with electrical closed cabinet cooled by closed loop
11691876 · 2023-07-04 · ·

Ozone generating machine (OGM) for generating ozone in a ship, comprising: an ozone generator with at least two electrodes separated by an ozonizing gap and at least a gas inlet for receiving a feed gas containing dioxygen, and a gas outlet for exhausting gas comprising ozone to an ozone circuit of the ship, a main liquid cooling circuit (CWP, CWT), with at least a cooling portion in the ozone generator, to be connected with a cooling circuit of a ship, a liquid-liquid heat exchanger (LLHEX) connected with the main liquid cooling circuit (CWP, CWT), and an electrical closed cabinet (ECB) comprising an electric current converter (ECV),
characterized in that the ozone generating machine (OGM) further comprises a closed loop cooling liquid circuit (CLC) comprising a converter liquid cooling portion (CECV) arranged to cool the electric current converter (ECV) and connected with the liquid-liquid heat exchanger (LLHEX).

Ozone generating machine with electrical closed cabinet cooled by closed loop
11691876 · 2023-07-04 · ·

Ozone generating machine (OGM) for generating ozone in a ship, comprising: an ozone generator with at least two electrodes separated by an ozonizing gap and at least a gas inlet for receiving a feed gas containing dioxygen, and a gas outlet for exhausting gas comprising ozone to an ozone circuit of the ship, a main liquid cooling circuit (CWP, CWT), with at least a cooling portion in the ozone generator, to be connected with a cooling circuit of a ship, a liquid-liquid heat exchanger (LLHEX) connected with the main liquid cooling circuit (CWP, CWT), and an electrical closed cabinet (ECB) comprising an electric current converter (ECV),
characterized in that the ozone generating machine (OGM) further comprises a closed loop cooling liquid circuit (CLC) comprising a converter liquid cooling portion (CECV) arranged to cool the electric current converter (ECV) and connected with the liquid-liquid heat exchanger (LLHEX).

REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOR MARINE AND OFFSHORE MEMBRANE APPLICATIONS

Disclosed herein are membrane-based onboard gas separation methods and systems, and in particular membrane-based onboard air separation methods and systems for ships and offshore installations, in which a vacuum is applied on the permeate side of the membrane separator unit in order to reduce the energy consumption of the process.

REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOR MARINE AND OFFSHORE MEMBRANE APPLICATIONS

Disclosed herein are membrane-based onboard gas separation methods and systems, and in particular membrane-based onboard air separation methods and systems for ships and offshore installations, in which a vacuum is applied on the permeate side of the membrane separator unit in order to reduce the energy consumption of the process.

System and method enabling a hoisted boat to use its on-board air conditioning (A/C) unit
11613339 · 2023-03-28 ·

A system and method allows boats to operate air conditioners while positioned above the water level. A dock-mounted control unit has an inlet for lake or seawater, an inlet for fresh water, and an outlet to the raised boat. The fresh water is temporarily used to prime the system, after which the boat's A/C system can operate normally. After the system is primed, a valve on the control unit is used to close off the fresh water inlet, and the fresh water hose may be removed. A Y-valve (or two 1-way valves) provides two settings, one for ordinary, on-water operation, and the other for use in conjunction with the invention. The invention allows the boat's AC system to function as though it were in the water, allowing normal heat exchange with the body of water and thus, normal A/C while on a lift or hoist.

System and method enabling a hoisted boat to use its on-board air conditioning (A/C) unit
11613339 · 2023-03-28 ·

A system and method allows boats to operate air conditioners while positioned above the water level. A dock-mounted control unit has an inlet for lake or seawater, an inlet for fresh water, and an outlet to the raised boat. The fresh water is temporarily used to prime the system, after which the boat's A/C system can operate normally. After the system is primed, a valve on the control unit is used to close off the fresh water inlet, and the fresh water hose may be removed. A Y-valve (or two 1-way valves) provides two settings, one for ordinary, on-water operation, and the other for use in conjunction with the invention. The invention allows the boat's AC system to function as though it were in the water, allowing normal heat exchange with the body of water and thus, normal A/C while on a lift or hoist.

Marine energy storage unit and a method to prevent thermal runaway in a marine energy storage unit
11482745 · 2022-10-25 · ·

Marine energy storage unit with thermal runaway safety barriers to prevent cell temperature increase, said marine energy storage unit comprises at least one closed module cabinet (10) with a plurality of stacked battery cells (4) and an internal cooling system. The internal cooling system comprises an enclosed cabinet cooling circuit (3) with a water-to-air exchanger (20) for air cooling of the battery cells (4), and the water-to-air exchanger (20) is connected to a water-to-water heat exchanger (30) for receipt of water from an external source.