Wärtsilä and Furetank are co-developing and testing a technology that reportedly has been showing the potential to halve methane slip, reads a Furetank press release.
Low Load Optimisation package
The Low Load Optimisation package by Wärtsilä is a potential solution aimed at mitigating methane slip during low engine loads, particularly in harbour operations such as loading and unloading. According to Furetank, the tests performed, both in the laboratory and at sea, show very promising results. The methane slip was reduced by 45-50%.
This package has been designed to actively balance the loading of every engine cylinder. By doing so, it achieves the remarkable feat of optimising the overall total engine efficiency, even when operating at low engine loads.
Furthermore, Wärtsilä has also recently unveiled a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction package designed specifically for dual fuel engines. The solution aims to address the pressing issue of GHG emissions and offers a promising step towards a more sustainable future.
The GHG package is designed to effectively manage the engine’s performance in challenging situations such as manoeuvring, rough sea conditions, and fluctuating fuel quality.
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Source: Futuretank
