The technology from Fuelsave GmbH is offered with a \u2018contractually guaranteed 10% saving on overall fuel costs\u2019. The technology also significantly reduces CO2, NOx, and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions, through a cleaner and cooler combustion process.<\/p>\n
FS Marine+, a patented engine efficiency enhancement system uses an onboard hydrogen synthgas generator to inject a gas and liquid water\/methanol solution into an engine\u2019s combustion chamber to significantly improve efficiency.<\/p>\n
According to Marc Sima, the company\u2019s co-founder and President, FS Marine+ can be applied to almost all types of two- and four-stroke engines, although those running on HFO, MGO or MDO benefit from the greatest efficiency gains and, consequently, the highest savings and best return on investment (RoI).<\/p>\n
Efficiency gains were confirmed during land-based tests carried out by FTVR, the same independent test laboratory at the University of Rostock, Germany used by engine builders to assess their engines\u2019 emissions behaviour.<\/p>\n
Even though the test engine operated only one cylinder, the FS Marine+ system was shown to reduce fuel consumption by up to 11.8%, NOx by up to 36% and Filter Smoke Number (FSN) by 40%. The solution was also shown to reduce the engine\u2019s air intake manifold temperature by 50\u00b0C, without detriment to engine operation and performance.<\/p>\n
Similar efficiency gains were achieved during pilot trials on the four-stroke onboard a 160m long heavy-lift crane vessel, one of the largest in Europe. During the 30-month trials, overseen and verified by the shipowner, independent third parties, authorities and engine service companies, the introduction of Fuelsave\u2019s enhancement resulted in significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions.<\/p>\n
Engine wear and tear was also found to have been significantly reduced, compared to those engines that operated without the FS Marine+ solution.<\/p>\n
Fuelsave plans to roll out further systems over the next two years, by which time the company hopes FS Marine+ will be fully recognised in the market and approved by all the main marine engine builders.<\/p>\n
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