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08 May 2019

VTA is now Standard for MAN 51/60DF Engine

Photo: MAN Energy Solutions

MAN Energy Solutions has announced that VTA (Variable Turbine Area) is now standard on TCA turbochargers for its MAN 51/60 engine type, marking the first time that VTA technology has been approved as standard for a large-bore MAN four-stroke engine. MAN is the only turbocharger manufacturer to offer axial turbochargers with VTA as standard for any large-bore, four-stroke engines.MAN Energy Solutions reports that it already has more than 380 references of turbochargers sold with VTA technology…

23 Jan 2013

MAN 35/44G Makes Successful Début

MAN Diesel & Turbo recently showcased its new range of gas engines and turbines at its Augsburg facility with the company’s 35/44G engine, the latest addition to its four-stroke power portfolio, featuring prominently. The newly developed Otto gas engine has an electrical efficiency of 47.2%, and is available for Combined Heat & Power (CHP) and/or jointly with an MAN steam turbine of the MARC series – in a combined cycle mode reaching high total plant efficiencies with low emissions. It also features a single-stage turbocharger with variable turbine area (VTA) technology and many innovative technological elements. The spark-ignited unit…

30 Oct 2008

Concordia, Total Contract for VTA Turbo Technology

The turbochargers with VTA technology will equip the MAN B&W brand type 6S46MC-C low-speed engines aboard the new tanker, Stena Progress. On the basis of earlier trials, they are expected to reduce fuel consumption by around 2-3% with parallel reductions in exhaust emissions. “We are always interested in new energy saving technologies,” noted Hans Norén, President, Concordia Maritime. “When approached by MAN Diesel about employing VTA we decided right away that this was something we wanted to participate in. Stena Progress is a 65,200 DWT shallow-draught ice class tanker of the P-MAX type under construction for Concordia Maritime at the Brodosplit shipyard in , where the main engines will also be built under license.

17 Oct 2008

Concordia Maritime Specs New Turbochargers for Tankers

Concordia Maritime and French energy company Total have jointly taken the decision to install MAN Diesel turbochargers with the company’s new VTA variable turbine area technology aboard a new tanker. The turbochargers with VTA technology will equip the MAN B&W brand low speed engines aboard the new P-MAX tanker Stena Progress, which will be delivered June 2009. On the basis of earlier trials, they are expected to reduce fuel consumption by around 2-3% with parallel reductions in exhaust emissions. “We are always interested in new energy saving technologies,” noted Hans Norén, President, Concordia Maritime. ”When approached by MAN Diesel about employing VTA we decided right away that this was something we wanted to participate in.