MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES BETTER ALTERNATIVES

An experiment conducted by Wartsila Diesel, in cooperation with other companies, to devise a more economical engine plant for an existing bulk carrier is discussed. Critical changes to the ship's plant were: use of a heat recovery system and power turbine to improve main engine economy; minimization of electricity consumption by using two-speed motors and by combining auxiliary functions; reduction of steam consumption by locating HOF deep tanks adjacent to the engine room; and the burning of sludge and solid waste in an oil-fired boiler, with a reduction in total fuel consumption. The study was carried out using a Panamax bulk carrier carrying coal from Australia to Europe. The study considered a number of alternative engine layouts.

• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Publication Date: 1990-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 2-1/2p.
• Serial:
  • Motor Ship
  • Volume: 70
  • Issue Number: No.835
  • Publisher: Blohm + Goss GMBH
  • Serial URL: http://www.hhc.co/uk/motorship

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Engines; Fuel conservation; Research; Technological innovations
• Subject Areas: Energy; Marine Transportation; Research; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00659472
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM