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04 Nov 2016

MAN Diesel & Turbo Sells First HyProp ECO System

HyProp ECO plant (Image: MAN Diesel & Turbo)

MAN Diesel & Turbo announced that it has secured an order for a complete propulsion package for a chemical tanker. The order is significant in that it marks a “world-first”: the package is the first to feature a full HyProp ECO fuel-saving, hybrid propulsion system with PTO/PTH. The system will be employed aboard a 7,500-dwt stainless-steel chemical tanker ordered and operated by IÇDAŞ Çelik Enerji Tersane Ve Ulaşim Sanayi AŞ in Turkey. The propulsion package also features a MAN 6L32/44CR common-rail main engine…

03 Oct 2014

Low Loss Hybrid Energy System

Wärtsilä’s test facility (Photo: Wärtsilä) is equipped to carry out full scale testing of the LLH integrated with Wärtsilä distribution system.

Wärtsilä launched its new Low Loss Hybrid (LLH) innovation at ONS 2014. The Wärtsilä LLH uses different power sources in combination with energy storage devices to operate the prime movers closest to their optimum performance. In addition to annual fuel savings of up to 15%, depending on the type and configuration of the engine and mission profile, the LLH ensures a substantial reduction in exhaust gas emissions, the manufacturer said. The Wärtsilä LLH was earlier this year installed and tested aboard the Platform Supply Vessel Viking Lady.

25 Aug 2014

Wärtsilä Launches Low Loss Hybrid Energy System

Wärtsilä's test facility is equipped to carry out full scale testing of the LLH integrated with Wärtsilä distribution system. (Photo: Wärtsilä)

Wärtsilä announced that it will launch its new Low Loss Hybrid (LLH) innovation at the ONS 2014 exhibition being held in Stavanger, Norway from August 25 to 28. The Wärtsilä LLH utilizes different power sources in combination with energy storage devices to operate the prime movers closest to their optimum performance. In addition to annual fuel savings of up to 15 percent, depending on the type and configuration of the engine and mission profile, the LLH ensures a substantial reduction in exhaust gas emissions, the manufacturer said.