Novenco and Alfa Laval says system can be easily retrofitted
Novenco and Alfa Laval have joined forces to provide a complete cooling solution: Alfa Laval Advanced Cooling System (ACS). The system is said to allow ships to operate safely with any quality of low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO). The companies say that collaboration started in March 2010 and the two companies signed an official partner agreement on 23 November 23 last year.
According to Alfa Laval and Novenco there already been a steady increase in the demand for ACS. They say: The reference list of commissioned systems is considerable and covers all ship types. The close corporation between the two companies ensures the best possible support and service for customers.
ACS is said to be designed for easy installation in restricted space areas. Novencos QCM chiller unit delivers chilled water to the Alfa Laval Fuel Conditioning Module (FCM)at a very stable temperature, enabling accurate control of fuel oil viscosity in all conditions.
The idea of using the system is that the viscosity of LSFO can be accurately controlled regardless of seawater temperature, which gives the crew the confidence to operate the ship safely anywhere in the world. Alfa Laval says: This capability is increasingly important due to tightening SECA restrictions. Today, ships require a fuel system that conditions LSFO sufficiently to ensure safe operation of all machinery. Without this, many parts of the world will fall outside of operational limits.
Source: World Bunkering
