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AUGUST 26, 2012

Opcon, in collaboration with Wallenius Marine, recently completed the first reference installation of its Waste Heat Recovery technology for ocean-going vessels in a project supported by the Swedish Energy Agency. Opcon Powerbox ORC Marine version. are two 450 V, 60 Hz, 1,700 kW AC-generators installed. The MV Figaro.

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Waste Installation Mariner Fuel 300

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JULY 2, 2014

plans to invest more than $1 billion to install a new delayed coker unit at its Antwerp refinery to convert heavy, higher sulfur residual oils into transportation fuels products such as marine gasoil and diesel fuel. ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Belgium, a division of ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical B.V.B.A.,

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Convert Oil Diesel Production 225

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The Port of Frederikshavn, Steeper Energy and Aalborg University are partnering to establish a biomass biorefinery in Denmark to produce a sustainable drop-in sulfur-free marine fuel that will serve more than 100,000 vessels passing through the port annually.

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Mariner Denmark Fuel Finland 210

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JULY 18, 2023

NYK will install a variable compression ratio system (VCR system) on two large LNG-fueled coal carriers to be built at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., This will be the first time for VCR systems to be installed on vessels, including existing vessels that use heavy fuel oil as their main fuel. Cross section view of the VCR system.

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AUGUST 28, 2017

On 27 October 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced that beginning on 1 January 2020, the maximum sulfur content allowed in marine bunker fuel will be reduced from 3.50% mass by mass (m/m) to 0.50% m/m (35,000 ppm to 5,000 ppm)—five years earlier than many expected. Earlier post.)

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Mariner 2020 Fuel Oil 150

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MAY 19, 2015

Tenneco’s SCR aftertreatment system features a complete dosing control solution specifically designed for marine engine applications up to 7,500 kW or 10,000 hp. The system can support urea flows up to 120 meters, which enables a wide array of installation options. Click to enlarge.

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Mariner Engine Japan South Korea 150

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Japan-based Eco Marine Power Co. EMP) unveiled a concept ship design incorporating its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) System. This concept design is called the Aquarius Eco Ship and is part of Eco Marine Power’s ongoing development efforts aimed at moving shipping towards a more sustainable future.

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Mariner Concept Power Powered 236

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NOVEMBER 16, 2019

For extended missions and capabilities, the vessel can fall back on its more conventional diesel-electric system using low sulfur marine diesel oil. The ULSTEIN SX190 Zero Emission design is based on Ulstein’s existing SX190 vessel platform and has a total installed power of 7.5

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Hydrogen Fuel Mariner Emissions 268

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MARCH 26, 2020

—Kaj Portin, General Manager, Fuel & Operational Flexibility, Wärtsilä Marine. Wärtsilä is developing ammonia storage and supply systems as part of a project to install ammonia fuel cells on Eidesvik Offshore’s supply vessel Viking Energy by 2023. Earlier post.)

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Mariner Gas-Electric Engine Gas 286

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MAY 17, 2020

Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Toxicity of marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Toxicity of non-marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

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Mariner Climate Change DC Cars 435

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MAY 27, 2012

Lines has started a demonstration test of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system installed on the diesel engine used for power generation on an MOL Group-operated ocean-going vessel. With research support from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), MOL and Akasaka Diesels Ltd. Mitsui O.S.K.

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Diesel Mariner Exhaust Clean 218

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NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the conversion of the 25,000 dwt product tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG) operation. The Bit Viking has twin screw propulsion, with each screw originally powered by a 6-cylinder in-line Wärtsilä 46 engine running on heavy fuel oil (HFO). The converted Bit Viking.

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Conversion Oil Fuel Mariner 210

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JULY 1, 2009

As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. Earlier post.)

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Mariner EPA Standards International 170

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Upon completion of the project, Kinder Morgan’s Harvey, Louisiana facility will serve as the primary hub where Neste will store a variety of raw materials including, for example, the used cooking oil it collects from more than 40,000 restaurants across the United States.

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Renewable Fuel San Francisco Polymer 320

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DECEMBER 19, 2015

liter, 8-cylinder diesel engine for general aviation (GA) applications. The installed wet weight of the 450 hp diesel engine package is within 45 pounds (20 kg) of alternative 350 horsepower (257 kW) air-cooled turbocharged engines currently used in aero applications. pounds per gallon of Avgas burned and 21.1

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Diesel Gasoline Engine Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

All cells accommodate engines that use a variety of fuels, including natural gas, diesel and biodiesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), dimethyl ether (DME) or Fischer-Tropsch gas-to-liquid fuels. SwRI established a separate locomotive engine facility in 1990 in a San Antonio railyard to facilitate work on engines installed in locomotives.

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San Antonio Mariner Industrial Industry 220

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its new rule for Category 3 marine engines—engines with per-cylinder displacement at or above 30 liters. Air pollution from large ships, such as oil tankers and cargo ships, is expected to grow rapidly as port traffic increases. Earlier post.)

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Mariner EPA Engine Emissions 170

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JULY 17, 2023

EGR as standard enables the ME-GA to significantly reduce emissions, while simultaneously improving fuel efficiency and operation in both gas and fuel-oil operation. —Thomas S. The ME-GA furthermore features minimal operational costs, simple supply and purging concepts, and low maintenance costs for its fuel-gas supply system.

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Gas Engine Concept Exhaust 195

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JULY 18, 2023

Originally ordered in Q2 2021 and scheduled for delivery in July 2023, the ship is powered by MAN B&W ME-GA dual-fuel engines capable of running on fuel oil and LNG, and comes with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) for emission reduction. Earlier post.) ME-GA-opti continues this trend and will further boost the ME-GA’s reputation.

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Gas Engine Oil Fuel 150

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AUGUST 26, 2010

MHI) has developed a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Cutaway view of MET83MAG hybrid turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Mariner Gas-Electric Gas 199

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JUNE 11, 2018

The level of compliance by shippers has been widely viewed as the one of the greatest uncertainties surrounding the implementation of the IMO’s new marine fuel regulations, and the compliance level has a significant weighting on projections for refined fuel prices, spreads and margins during the IMO 2020 disruption period,IHS Markit said.

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Fuel Mariner Oil 2020 170

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The fuel economy of gasoline-powered LDVs continues to increase, and advanced technology fuel efficiency subsystems are added, such as micro hybridization, which is installed on 42% of gasoline LDVs in 2040. Energy consumption by marine vessels increases from 0.9 Personal air travel (billion seat-miles) grows by an average of 0.7%

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

From 2019, Volkswagen Group Logistics will use two LNG-powered charter vessels from Siem Car Carriers AS, making it one of the first automakers to opt for low-emission LNG-powered vessels for the marine transport of vehicles. Both ships will feature a 12,600 kW engine developed by MAN Diesel & Turbo.

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Fuel Mariner Cars North America 210

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

has begun a demonstration test of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system installed on the diesel engine used for power generation on an MOL Group-operated ocean-going vessel. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system for marine diesel engines that use C heavy oil. Lines, Ltd. Click to enlarge.

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Mariner Diesel Oil Exhaust 210

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MAY 7, 2013

In addition to launching the new Atlas-II engine—available based on a 4-6 month delivery timescale depending upon options selected—Ricardo is also installing an Atlas-II at its UK large engine development facility where it will be available for customer project use from August 2013.

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Engine Design Gas Mariner 218

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The newbuild contract is in direct response to the increasing acceptance by the shipping industry of LNG as a marine fuel. It will be powered by three 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engines capable of operating on either gas or diesel fuels. The first marine installation came a decade later.

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Engine Fuel Power Powered 150

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JUNE 14, 2016

Spearheaded by Scripps Associate Director Bruce Appelgate and co-led by Scripps atmospheric scientist Lynn Russell, the biofuel project investigated the viability of using hydrotreated renewable diesel fuel (HRD) on a long-term basis. In the process, the vessel used a total of 52,500 gallons of 100% renewable diesel.

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Renewable Diesel Emissions Fuel 150

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JULY 5, 2015

(MOL) has ordered methanol carriers with the first methanol burned dual-fueled low-speed diesel main engine. MOL ordered methanol carriers, which will be equipped with this diesel main engine, from Minaminippon Shipbuilding Co., The engine building has already been completed, and its manufacturer, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co.,

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Engine Fuel Mariner Diesel 150

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MARCH 25, 2014

With up to 14 fewer cylinders installed, the overall lifecycle installation costs are significantly and positively impacted by roughly $1000/day. In liquid fuel oil mode, the Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines are fully compliant with the IMO Tier II exhaust emission regulations set out in Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78 convention.

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Engine Fuel Mariner Exhaust 186

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

recently revealed at the Seymour Engine Plant the new QSK95 engine with more than 4000 hp (2983 kW) output—the world’s most powerful high-speed diesel. The 95-liter 16-cylinder QSK95 is the first engine to be introduced in a new high-horsepower diesel and gas platform from Cummins. Cummins Inc. MW high-speed output.

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Diesel Engine Power Powered 210

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JULY 12, 2012

Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two tugs being built for CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Limited (CETS), a subsidiary of the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp. The first marine installation came a decade later. This ensures safety and continuous installation operability.

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Supplies Engine Fuel Power 210

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JUNE 19, 2013

Within ECAs, the sulfur content of fuel oil (expressed in terms of % m/m – that is, by weight) must be no more than 1.00% m/m; falling to 0.10% m/m on and after 1 January 2015. This date could be deferred to 1 January 2025, depending on the outcome of a review, to be completed by 2018, as to the availability of compliant fuel oil.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Mariner Oil 186

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MAY 10, 2013

New standards will require marine diesel engines installed after 1 January 2016 to be certified to recognized US or international environmental standards. Updated requirements for the transfer of oil between tankers will align Canadian requirements with IMO pollution prevention standards.

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Canada Emissions Standards Water 259

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JANUARY 23, 2024

A 2021 study published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin found that despite technical advances, cruising remains a major source of air, water and land pollution affecting fragile habitats and human health. a fossil fuel that the cruise industry has touted as a cleaner alternative to the commonly used heavy fuel oil.

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Climate Mariner Miami Water 52

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JULY 3, 2011

This will be the first installation in which a European commercial shipping operation is going to permanently use LBF as fuel. Common liquid biofuels approved for use in Wärtsilä engines are oils from various oilseeds, such as palm oil, palm stearin, rape seed oil, sunflower oil and jatropha oil.

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Finland Engine Supplies Fuel 199

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

When crude oil comes into a refinery, it is first passed into a distillation process, which separates the crude oil into its different fractions by boiling range. This is lower than typical diesel fuel (CN = 51 for EN590 European diesel, CN = 45 for US ultra-low sulfur diesel No. Leermakers et al.

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Gasoline Fuel Range Diesel 207

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APRIL 21, 2009

For people looking for the most effective way to end our addiction to oil, PHEVs have made sense because carmakers can build them now, with todays technology and using todays infrastructure. Adoption of plug-in hybrids will transfer the overwhelming majority of our miles driven to nearly oil-free electricity.

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