Wärtsilä one of leading companies in research...
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 23 November 2009, at 9.15 am
(EET)
Wärtsilä is one of the leading companies driving a major national
three-year combustion engine technology research programme. The
initiative has been set up by a wide and cross-functional consortium
of Finnish technology companies and leading research institutes. The
principal aim of the Future Combustion Engine Power Plant (FCEP)
programme is to develop reciprocating engine and related power plant
technologies to ensure that Finnish industry can maintain its leading
position in global markets, while meeting the requirements of
tightening environmental legislation. This unique project also
enables closer co-operation that will create synergies between the
research activities of the consortium members.
The programme is to be led and co-ordinated by CLEEN Oy, the
Strategic Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation of Finland
(CSTI) for Energy and the Environment. The programme will start on
January 1, 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2012.
Wärtsilä is one of the biggest contributors to the FCEP programme. Of
the programme's EUR 38 million total cost, EUR 10.2 million will be
covered by the participating companies, and EUR 5 million by the
research institutes. The remainder will be funded by the government
through Tekes (The Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and
Innovation).
The key areas of research will include improvements in the combustion
process, energy efficiency, emissions reduction methods, heat
recovery systems, and power conversion technologies. Fuel flexibility
and the use of biofuels in combustion engines are also to be amongst
the central areas of research.
"The FCEP programme addresses the critical areas for success in the
changing energy markets. This broad collaboration between industry
and the research institutes is essential to enhancing the
competitiveness of Finnish Industries. The consortium members are
excited at the prospects that this research can lead to, and look
forward to working within the framework of the newly established CSTI
in a collaborative manner towards common objectives," comments Mr
Juha Kytölä, President of Wärtsilä Finland.
The consortium consists of the country's leading combustion engine
and power equipment manufacturers, supported by leading research
institutes and universities. The seventeen consortium partners
represent high-level technical and scientific excellence in Finland.
Amongst its leading corporate members are Wärtsilä Finland Oy, Agco
Sisu Power Oy and ABB Oy. The main research institutes include VTT
(the Technical Research Centre of Finland), Helsinki University of
Technology (TKK), Tampere University of Technology, Lappeenranta
University of Technology, and the University of Vaasa. In addition,
Metso Power Oy, Metso Automation Oy, Wapice Oy, Ecocat Oy, Gasum Oy,
MIKES Centre for Metrology and Accreditation, the University of Oulu,
Turku University of Applied Sciences and Ã…bo Akademi University will
also participate in the project.
For further information, please contact:
Mr Erkko Fontell
Director, Fuel Cells (Product Centre Ecotech)
Wärtsilä Finland
Tel: +358-107095228
Mobile: +358-407544389
erkko.fontell@wartsila.com
Ms Tuula Franck
Senior Manager, External Communications
Wärtsilä Corporation
Mobile: +358-400267555
tuula.franck@wartsila.com
Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for
the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological
innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental
and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its
customers.
In 2008, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with 19,000
employees. The company has operations in 160 locations in 70
countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki, Finland. www.wartsila.com
CLEEN in brief
CLEEN Ltd was established in 2008 for the purpose of managing and
administering the CSTI for energy and the environment. The activities
of CLEEN are based on research, development and innovation
programmes. CLEEN has a total of 45 shareholders, which include the
major Finnish research units and corporations.
www.cleen.fi/en/index.php/Main_Page
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