Keel-cooled engine unveiled at Nor-Shipping
A keel-cooling system launched at the Nor-Shipping event last week obviates the need for salt water in the engine.
The C16 600 Keel Cooling system, by NPT Industrial and its partner and distributor Frydenbø Industri, is positioned along the keel or incorporated into the hull itself, which means it is always in contact with the water.
In this way the system can dissipate the engine’s heat and cool it without circulating salt water in the engine – which can corrode it and damage the seawater filter and impeller.
It is designed to cool engines that typically operate in sandy, muddy and shallow water.
The firms say the system is ideal for push and tug boats, ferries, dredgers and commercial fishing vessels that operate in brown waters, inland waterways and harbours.
“We aim to offer a wider customer base all the benefits of this solution that guarantees reduced downtime with clear financial and operational advantages to professionals working in particular operating areas,” said Fabio Rigon, FPT Industrial Vice President Europe.
