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Yacht XV 1 (hydrogen)
The 42' sailboat known as the XV/1 was intended to demonstrate Haveblue LLC's patented technology for the production, storage, and use of hydrogen on board a marine vessel. The anticipated range was to be a radius of ~300 nautical miles at on a full tank. XV/1 System Configuration * Two solar panels producing ~600 watts at peak * A marine wind generator producing ~90 watts at peak * A regenerative electric drive motor capable of producing ~500 watts while under-sail * A reverse-osmosis water-maker * A hydrogen-generator using the electrolysis of water * Hydrogen storage, either metal hydride or lightweight composite pressurized tanks * 10-kilowatt PEM fuel cell * Twelve 12v AGM batteries in a 144v, 105Ah bank * Three house batteries, 12v parallel XV/1 Outcome Management issues at Haveblue LLC prevented the completion of the XV/1 project. Technology overview The technology allows a marine vessel to be fully self-sustaining, without the need for fossil fuels. It uses technol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailboat
A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship. Distinctions in what constitutes a sailing boat and ship vary by region and maritime culture. Types Although sailboat terminology has varied across history, many terms have specific meanings in the context of modern yachting. A great number of sailboat-types may be distinguished by size, hull configuration, keel type, purpose, number and configuration of masts, and sail plan. Popular monohull designs include: Cutter The cutter is similar to a sloop with a single mast and mainsail, but generally carries the mast further aft to allow for a jib and staysail to be attached to the head stay and inner forestay, respectively. Once a common racing configuration, today it gives versatility to cruising boats, especially in allowing a small staysail to be flown from the inner stay in high winds. Catboat A catboat has a single mast mounted far forward and does not carr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
