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Australian prawn-trawling innovations for enhanced energy efficiency
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 17:54 authored by Balash, C, Sterling, DThis paper reviews prawn trawl innovations investigated by a collaboration between the Australian Maritime College – University of Tasmania and Sterling Trawl Gear Services over recent years. The review covers work on (i) implementing high strength netting in commercial trawls; (ii) quantifying drag due to T0 vs. T45 mesh orientation; (iii) the ‘W’ trawl system with reduced drag achieved by enhanced redirection of netting drag from the wings (and otter boards) onto centre-line ‘tongues’; (iv) batwing otter board with sail technology for superior lift-to-drag ratio; and (v) an alternative fuel-efficient steering mechanism.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Fishing Vessel Energy EfficiencyPagination
1-5Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
e-FishingPlace of publication
SpainEvent title
Third International Symposium on Fishing Vessel Energy EfficiencyEvent Venue
Vigo, SpainDate of Event (Start Date)
2014-05-01Date of Event (End Date)
2014-05-01Repository Status
- Restricted