Alfa Laval has expanded its portfolio of alternative fuel solutions with the introduction of methanol-fired Aalborg boiler systems that offer fuel flexibility, accommodating a range of fuel types including methanol, reads an official release.
This addition will be the first time a methanol boiler will be installed onboard a ship.
Methanol-fired boiler solutions
The methanol-fired boiler solutions will be installed, for the first time, on newbuild container vessels and more deliveries are in the pipeline for cruise ships and tankers. Deliveries of the methanol boilers are scheduled to commence in late 2023.
The Aalborg boiler solutions are designed with decarbonisation and fuel transition in mind. Besides operating on today’s fuels, including low-sulphur fuels, biofuels, and LNG, it is designed for compatibility with methanol and other emission-reducing fuels. Alfa Laval’s ‘ready boiler’ concept provides a future-proof platform, allowing for easy adjustments to the existing burner and boiler pressure section as needed.
Jeppe Jacobsen, Head of Global Sales for Heat & Gas Systems at Alfa Laval, said: “Our boiler solutions are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable shipping and ensure readiness for today’s and tomorrow’s emission-reducing fuels, including methanol. Having been pioneers in delivering steam boilers for LNG, we are pleased to be the first to support our customers in their fuel transition with our methanol-fired boilers.”
Aalborg boiler solutions ensure fuel savings through thermal efficiency and the utilisation of the Turbo Clean, intelligent (TCi) technology. The TCi cleaning process enhances efficiency and guarantees a prolonged boiler service life.
Alfa Laval has tested boiler operations with methanol at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark since early 2021. In November 2021, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) granted Alfa Laval the first marine Approval in Principle for operating boilers on methanol.
Did you subscribe to our newsletter?
It’s free! Click here to subscribe!
Source: Alfa Laval
