W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 recently inaugurated its new engine factory in Guangdong Province, China. The factory, known as Yuchai Engine Co, is a joint venture between W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 and Yuchai Marine Power. The new factory covers a total area of 266,700m\u00b2 and will be used for the assembly and testing of medium speed engines in the 20, 26 and 32 series. It is expected to be in full production before the end of 2016. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 says that the joint venture will strengthen its competitiveness in the Asian markets and increase its focus on the offshore and special segments in China.<\/p>\n
“As China is the world’s major supplier of newbuild ships, the Chinese market plays a central role in W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4’s global growth strategy. By inaugurating another W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 joint venture in China, we not only demonstrate our strong commitment to this important market, but also take another significant step towards enhancing our presence in the region. Strengthening our local production capacity is an important part of this strategy. Through this partnership with Yuchai, China’s leading high-speed engine manufacturer and market leader, we are convinced we can serve our customers in China in the best possible way and further reinforce our market leadership position for medium-speed engines,” said Wartsila Corporation CEO Bj\u00f6rn Rosengren.<\/p>\n
Wartsila says that the increasing use of LNG as a marine fuel is further emphasised with the latest order for its dual-fuel engine technology. A new cement carrier being built at the Scheepswerf Ferus Smit yard in the Netherlands will feature a six-cylinder W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 34DF main engine, making it the first bulk carrier to adopt W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s multi fuel capability. The ship has been ordered by JT Cement, a joint venture between Erik Thun AB of Sweden and KG Jebsen Cement of Norway. In addition to the main engine, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will supply an enclosed gas valve unit for easier installation and additional engine room safety.<\/p>\n
The ship will be able to operate on LNG and a variety of other fuels, including MDO, bio fuel and HFO. In gas mode, the engine fulfils IMO Tier III requirements without the need for any after treatment systems, said to be an important factor since it will operate in Northern European waters, much of the time in the ECA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe arguments in favour of gas fuel are so strong that it is no surprise that more and more vessel types are adopting its use. LNG is no longer a \u2018niche\u2019 fuel for a few specific types of ship; nowadays virtually all merchant vessels can take advantage of the environmental and cost saving benefits that LNG fuel offers. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is proud to be a technology leader in making this possible,\u201d said Lars Anderson, vice president, four-stroke sales, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Ship Power.<\/p>\n
W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has long standing relationships with both the shipyard and owner, having previously supplied a number of engines to these customers. The current vessel is scheduled for delivery before the end of 2015, and the company says it may be followed by a sister ship.<\/p>\n
At the recent SMM exhibition in Hamburg, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 lauched its latest large CP propeller range. This is based on the previous E-hub type, but with improvements offering greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.<\/p>\n
The new propeller system is intended to address the demands of medium and large size vessel owners, and is particularly applicable for special vessels with DP capabilities, and ships having ice class. Among the benefits cited are an increased load capability, high propulsive efficiency, reduced fuel consumption, reliability and reduced environmental footprint.<\/p>\n
The design integrates the propeller and the hub with hydraulics and propulsion controls. The designers used CFD technology to optimise propeller performance and the interaction between propeller and hull. According to W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4, this helps optimise overall propulsive efficiency, making significant fuel savings possible. Because each propeller can be individually customised to meet specific application requirements, the vessel\u2019s EEDI\/EEOI is improved.<\/p>\n
The hub design features forced lubrication and allows the use of EALs, as required for operation in US inland and coastal waters, the whole system being prepared to meet the US EPA VGP 2013 regulatory requirements. The new design allows for compatible hydraulics and the flushing of lubrication oil.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe WCP propeller system is the result of the work of highly experienced design engineers in our European R&D headquarters having access to the very latest and most sophisticated software and analysis tools. Furthermore, our long history and experience in designing propulsion systems gives us extensive product knowledge, having developed design tools based on a large number of model testing, full-scale measurements and research activities. Co-operation with well known research institutes and universities worldwide ensures our prime position when it comes to propulsion systems and products,\u201d said Wim Knoester, director, propulsion sales, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Ship Power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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