Wärtsilä introduces new Slow-Steaming Upgrade...
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 3 December 2008
Wärtsilä has introduced a new Upgrade Kit for Slow Steaming for
low-speed engines to enable shipowners and operators to make major
savings in fuel costs while slow steaming their ships. The Upgrade
Kit allows Wärtsilä low-speed marine engines to be operated
continuously at any power in the range of 20% to 100%. This means
that with the Upgrade Kit ships can sail continuously at sea speeds
down to some 60% full speed.
High bunker prices have put fuel efficiency high on the agenda of
charterers, shipowners and ship operators. There is thus considerable
interest in slow steaming, that is operating ships for long periods
at reduced sea speeds. Yet without modification with this Upgrade
Kit, there is increased risk of engine fouling and excessive
component temperatures when operating continuously below 50% engine
load.
The Upgrade Kit overcomes such problems. The modified engine is not
permanently derated but can operate at any time up to its full
installed power. The concept of the Upgrade Kit is to cut out a
turbocharger when the engine is to be operated at low load. This
increases the scavenge air delivery at low load for better combustion
and more optimum temperatures of engine components. This means more
efficient fuel consumption, which helps to cut ship owners' fuel
costs and to reduce emissions.
The first Upgrade Kits were ordered in November 2008 by the German
owner Koepping Shipping Company for two container vessels, each with
a Wärtsilä low-speed engine. The two ships, "Aglaia" and "Lantau
Arrow", are fast feeder container vessels.
Joerg Koepping, Managing Director of Koepping Shipping, said "The
Slow-Steaming Upgrade Kits will give these ships considerable
flexibility to adapt to the present difficult market conditions,
allowing great cost savings while slow steaming but retaining the
capability for full speed whenever necessary."
The Upgrade Kit is available for all RTA and RT-flex engines with
multiple turbochargers. The Upgrade Kit is delivered by Wärtsilä on a
turn-key basis and includes engine performance analysis, cabling and
installation, all materials and their transport, service engineers to
undertake the whole installation and commissioning, and emission
measurement and certification. The installation and commissioning of
the Upgrade Kit can be completed during normal commercial operation
of the ship and during normal port calls.
More information about the Slow Steaming Upgrade Kit
Link to pictures
Media contact
Ms Tuula Franck
Press Manager
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 400 267555
tuula.franck@wartsila.com
Wärtsilä Corporation in brief
Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them
with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and
environmentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the
marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as
services. Through innovative products and services, Wärtsilä sets out
to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is
achieved by the dedication of over 18,000 professionals manning 160
locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the
Nordic Exchange in Helsinki, Finland. www.wartsila.com
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