Alfa Laval is a leading marine provider of boiler technology, combustion technology and solutions for environmental compliance. Today the company has released a new white paper that explores the impact of fuel choices for complying with MARPOL Annex VI on boiler and burner operation.
“MARPOL Annex VI fuel strategies and their influence on combustion in boilers” sheds light on a frequently overlooked aspect of meeting today’s SOx emission regulations. To comply with MARPOL Annex VI, ship owners and operators can install a scrubber and continue using HFO, or they can work with one or more compliant fuels: LNG, MGO or low-sulphur/ultra-low-sulphur HFO. While the boiler is generally not a part of this decision, its operation will ultimately be affected.
“Depending on the choice made, there can be many different factors to consider when it comes to boilers and burners,” says Jeroen Van Riel, Global Service Manager, Boiler Service at Alfa Laval. “There may be boiler modifications needed to perform optimally with a scrubber, or there may be issues with fuel line safety and the properties of alternative fuels. New flame characteristics, for example, may produce different results with an existing boiler configuration.”
In the new white paper, each MARPOL Annex VI fuel strategy is examined individually, together with its potential effects on boilers and their combustion. The paper does not argue for or against any of the strategies, but rather provides a clear and neutral overview from the perspective of steam production.
Alfa Laval is uniquely positioned to provide knowledge about this topic, having developed and supplied marine boiler technology for nearly a century. Today’s Alfa Laval Aalborg boilers and burners are at the forefront of the industry and include solutions for working with multiple fuels.
In addition, Alfa Laval possesses significant insight into all strategies for MARPOL Annex VI compliance. Not only is Alfa Laval PureSOx today’s leading SOx scrubber solution, Alfa Laval is also a leading developer of fuel conditioning and supply systems for both traditional and alternative fuels.
“As a full-scope supplier, Alfa Laval’s aim is to provide complete solutions and support, regardless of the customer’s fuel choices,” says Van Riel. “Our new white paper can be a valuable tool for customers in evaluating the issues and getting the best performance from their boilers, no matter which fuel strategy they decide on.”
Download the white paper “MARPOL Annex VI fuel strategies and their influence on combustion in boilers” by clicking here.
To learn more about Alfa Laval Aalborg boilers and burners and Alfa Laval’s contributions to MARPOL Annex VI compliance, visit www.alfalaval.com/marine
Alfa Laval will be present from 4 to 8 June at Posidonia, Stand n. 2204, Hall 2, and welcomes you the opportunity to hear the latest news about their marine equipment. For details of stand events and regular updates, visit Alfa Laval’s Posidonia event site: www.alfalaval.gr/info/
About Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.
The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol.
Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, oil and gas exploration, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications.
Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena. Alfa Laval is listed on Nasdaq OMX, and, in 2017, posted annual sales of about SEK 35.3 billion (approx. 3.6 billion Euros). The company has about 16 400 employees.
