2-Stroke and 4-Stroke – Page 30

  • Cut-away diagram of WinGD's new X52-S2.0 short-stroke engine. (Courtesy of WinGD)
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    Short-stroke 520 and 620mm bore engines unveiled

    2019-12-02T14:12:00Z

    Upgrading its existing range of diesel two-stroke engines, Winterthur-based engine designer WinGD has announced plans to launch short-stroke engines in the 520mm- and 620mm-bore bore size. The designer is also extending the X-DF range of low-pressure dual-fuel, two-stroke engines, by launching short-stroke DF versions, the X52DF-S1.0 and X62DF-S1.0, respectively.

  • J-ENG’s research and development teams have prioritised the development of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, which has been a focus second only to research into the new upgraded UE engine platform.
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    J-ENG to collaborate with ClassNK in CBM and digital twin research

    2019-11-24T15:47:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) is to enter into a collaboration agreement covering research into condition-based monitoring (CBM) with ClassNK, Nippon Yushi Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and NYK’s research institute, Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI).

  • The X82 can be ‘dual-rated’, allowing ship operators to run the engines with either high or low maximum engine outputs.
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    WinGD engines for Evergreen newbuilds

    2019-11-05T17:04:00Z

    Winterthur-based engine designer WinGD has won an order from Taiwan-based Evergreen to equip their new ultra large containerships with 11X92-B two-stroke engines.

  • NYK Group's new heavy lift vessels will be equipped with J-ENG 6UEC35LSE-Eco-B2-SCR engines.
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    J-ENG awarded contract for new NYK heavy-lift vessels

    2019-11-05T15:42:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has been awarded the contract to supply two next-generation heavy-lift vessels with for UE engines. The heavy lift vessels are under construction at Nanjing Jinling Shipyard in China, and will be owned by NYK subsidiary, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.

  • The MAN 12V32/44CR engine. (Credit MAN Energy Solutions)
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    32/44CR engines for French tanker newbuilds

    2019-11-05T11:23:00Z

    A temporary consortium formed by Chantiers de l''Atlantique and Naval Group has been awarded a contract for four Logistic Support Ships (LSS). MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard with 16 medium-speed engines in connection with the building of four refuelling tankers for the French Navy.

  • Internal view of the new Mk3 pump.
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    New Fuel Pump Generation Improves Reliability for MAN 32/40CD Engines

    2019-11-04T16:39:00Z

    A new patented Mk3 injection pump for MAN 32/40CD engines has been launched by MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales division of MAN Energy Solutions. The pump provides significantly increased reliability and almost doubles TBO (time between overhaul), compared to the market standard.

  • Ammonia is the third-most transported chemical globally. Photo: Ben Ostrowsky
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    Ammonia could be the answer to shipping's hydrogen challenge

    2019-10-23T14:16:00Z

    There are already plans on the table to create green, carbon-free hydrogen from renewables, so the maritime industry has begun its search for the next step, one which would allow H2 to be turned into a more easily storable, transportable form of fuel. Ammonia could be the answer, writes Stevie ...

  • The highly efficient Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine is now available for marine applications.
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    World class efficiency: a pure gas engine for the marine market

    2019-10-10T11:13:00Z

    The technology group Wärtsilä launched the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications at the Gastech 2019 conference in Houston, Texas.

  • The Yanmar dual-fuel 6EY26DF allows operators to switch between LNG and diesel Photo: Yanmar
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    Yanmar showcases engines at Europort

    2019-10-09T13:10:00Z

    Yanmar will be showcasing its latest technology solutions at international exhibition, Europort, in Rotterdam on 5 – 8 November.

  • The electric-hybrid ‘Telllus’ is powered by Volvo Penta gensets Photo: Volvo Penta
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    Volvo Penta gensets power Swedish ferry

    2019-10-04T14:49:00Z

    Gensets supplied by Volvo Penta Centre BMG Power Systems are powering the largest electric-hybrid ferry in Sweden.

  • Brian Østergaard Sørensen, Vice President, Head of R&D within Two-Stroke Business
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    MAN TO DEBUT LOW-PRESSURE DUAL-FUEL MODELS

    2019-10-02T12:44:00Z

    Supplementing the ME-GI range of high-pressure dual-fuel, two-stroke engines, MAN Energy Solutions plans to launch its ME-GA low-pressure generation with five- and six-cylinder models in the 700mm-bore size, writes David Tinsley.

  • Research into the use of hydrogen and ammonia as fuel has been conducted on NMRI's 3-cylinder 230mm bore test engine.
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    J-ENG to investigate hydrogen and ammonia as combustion fuels

    2019-09-24T23:39:00Z

    Japanese engine designer Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) announced plans to carry out research and development of the combustion of hydrogen and ammonia as fuel in collaboration with Japan’s National Maritime Research Institute.

  • The Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine, ratified as the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine Photo: Wärtsilä
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    World's most efficient 4-stroke gas engine

    2019-09-19T14:13:00Z

    The technology group Wärtsilä has launched the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications at the Gastech 2019 conference in Houston, Texas.

  • Graphical rendering of the new research vessel Photo: Skipsteknisk
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    MAN propels Greenland research ship

    2019-09-16T14:00:00Z

    The Astilleros Balenciaga shipyard in Spain has ordered a complete MAN propulsion package for a new research vessel for the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources.

  • The ‘Finnmarken’ is the first of three Hurtigruten ships to be fitted with Wärtsilä NOR systems for Tier III compliance, after which it will be renamed the ‘MS Otto Sverdrup’ Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Wärtsilä helps Hurtigruten in green ambitions

    2019-09-04T12:21:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a broad scope of solutions to support cruise operator, Hurtigruten, in its push for greener and more sustainable shipping.

  • MAN has upgraded its popular S46ME-B engine (illustrated) as the S46ME-C.
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    MAN BOOSTS MID-RANGE ENGINE FUNCTIONALITY

    2019-08-23T11:34:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has sought to give extra competitive edge to its 460mm-bore two-stroke offering by introducing a development based on the S46ME-B engine, writes David Tinsley.

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    CMB hydrogen engine innovations

    2019-08-19T11:44:00Z

    A European maritime group is accelerating its investment in hydrogen and low carbon technologies as pressure on the shipping industry to cut emissions grows.

  • A 12 cylinder Mark 10 version of MAN Energy Solutions' G-type 900mm-bore engine.
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    MAN targets Q3 2019 for Mk10 shop tests

    2019-08-15T10:38:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions will perform shop tests in Q3 2019 on Mark 10 versions of its G-type 700mm- and 950mm-bore engines, the G70ME-C10.5 and the G95ME-C10.5, and the S-type 700mm bore S70ME-C10.5.

  • IMES' new High-Robust Sensor (HRS).
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    IMES DEVELOPS NEW TYPE OF COMBUSTION SENSOR

    2019-08-15T10:23:00Z

    Germany-headquartered IMES has developed a new very robust cylinder pressure sensor for continuous cylinder pressure measurement on two-stroke and four-stroke gas and dual-fuel engines.

  • An illustration of M/V Copenhagen with a Norsepower Rotor Sail Photo: Norsepower
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    Scandlines installs Norsepower Rotor Sail

    2019-08-14T12:18:00Z

    Ferry operator Scandlines has signed an agreement with Norsepower Oy to install Norsepower’s Rotor Sail Solution on board a hybrid passenger ferry.