2-Stroke and 4-Stroke – Page 10
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NewsNo laughing (gas) matter: Schneiter targets zero N2O in new X-DFA
WinGD’s programme to develop dual-fuel two-stroke engines capable of operating on ammonia and methanol is advancing apace, Dominik Schneiter, WinGD’s Vice President R&D, tells The Motorship.
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NewsMAN 175D ready to operate on 100% biofuel
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels, effective immediately. This applies to all standard biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuels up to a content of 100%. Crucially, the engine itself does not require any technical adjustments, following the announcement.
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NewsWärtsilä develops engine de-rating solution for 96-bore powered boxships
Wärtsilä has developed a radical de-rating solution for customers operating larger container vessels that offers substantial reductions in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsABS and Berge Bulk in methanol conversion project
Classification society ABS is participating in a study project with Berge Bulk to examine the possibility of converting the main engine of a bulk carrier to a methanol-fuelled dual-fuel engine.
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NewsFAT Test for first 95-bore methanol engine
MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful conclusion of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) tests for its first 95-bore ME-LGIM engine in the first half at HHI-EMD’s facility in Ulsan, South Korea.
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NewsCummins builds new marine partner network
In its latest marine partnership, Cummins has teamed up with Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division to bring hybrid marine solutions to the global maritime market.
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NewsSvitzer inks methanol retrofit MoU with Cat
Caterpillar Marine and Svitzer, the marine operations and towage operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to adopt solutions that enable Svitzer to utilise methanol in their fleet. The implementation of dual-fuel methanol engines focuses on new tugs as well as conversions of existing Cat powered tugs, which comprise the majority of Svitzer’s fleet.
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NewsFirst newbuilding order for SMDERI onboard CCUS unit
The first order for an onboard carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) device developed by China’s Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI) in connection with a newbuilding project has been placed.
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NewsRolls-Royce hydrogen test bench expansion
Roll-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a state grant to support the development of green hydrogen capacity produced from electrolysers at its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, as well as the development of test benches designed for sustainable hydrogen solutions.
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NewsLisbon debuts its first all-electric ferry
ABB is driving emission-free river commuting in Lisbon with an all-electric ferry first
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NewsWärtsilä 25 engines selected for European shortsea tanker order
Wärtsilä has been selected to supply the engines for four new 7999 dwt chemical tankers being built for Swedish fleet owner Erik Thun.
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NewsStandardising hybrid propulsion systems
A new memorandum of understanding aims to develop a new standard for hybrid propulsion systems
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NewsABB propulsion package for Finnish multi-purpose patrol vessels
ABB will supply a power and propulsion package for two new, advanced multi-purpose patrol vessels to be built by Meyer Turku for the Finnish Border Guard.
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NewsJ-ENG To Develop Alt Fuel DF Engines With Licensee
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has announced plans to develop and commercialise two-stroke dual-fuel engines capable of operating on ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen (H2) with Akasaka Diesels Ltd., a long-term licensee.
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NewsWärtsilä launches radical derating solution for two-stroke engines
Wärtsilä has introduced a new radical derating retrofit solution – Wärtsilä Fit4Power - to extend the emissions-compliant lifetime of merchant vessels by providing the existing two-stroke fleet with leaner, healthier and more optimised engines.
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NewsRolls-Royce announces plans to develop methanol-engine by end-2025
Rolls-Royce Power Systems confirmed that it plans to develop a high-speed internal combustion engine concept for ships that can run on green methanol in a CO2-neutral manner by the end of 2025 at a kick off meeting at Friedrichshafen. The project will be developed in collaboration with Woodward L’Orange and WTZ Roßlau, with which Rolls-Royce has been working since the beginning of 2023 on the “MeOHmare” project.
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NewsSuccessful TA test for MAN 49/60DF
MAN Energy Solutions’ new MAN 49/60DF four-stroke engine has been approved by six classification societies after successfully passing a five-day programme of type approval tests (TAT) at MAN ES’s Augsburg facility in Germany in March 2023.
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NewsMethanol-ready engines for new cruise ship
The latest in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Series will be powered by methanol-ready engines, advancing the use of alternative fuels in the cruise industry
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NewsHydrogen testing on unmodified Wärtsilä 50SG engine confirms performance
Hydrogen-natural gas blends of up to 25% hydrogen by volume have been confirmed to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 10% without significantly impacting engine performance.
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NewsMethane slip reduction project targets Wärtsilä large bore engine platform
New advanced combustion technology designed to reduce methane slip is being developed for Wärtsilä’s large bore engine platform after earlier success with smaller engines.
