Retrofitting can reduce CO2 emissions significantly
MAN Energy Solutions is implementing retrofitting technology to convert ship and power plant engines into future-ready machines capable of running on synthetic fuels – gaseous or liquid. Upgrade solutions and advanced customized retrofits by MAN PrimeServ open a world of options. They help you optimize reliability, efficiency, and performance; they lower maintenance expenses and add operational flexibility. More importantly, they enable you to comply with increasing environmental regulations. Retrofitting an engine extends the life cycle substantially, thus abating up to 97% of CO2 compared to e.g., building a new ship.
Keep your engines, systems, and equipment compliant and competitive
Cargo ships and power plants are long-term investments. Retrofitted and modernized with high-value MAN Energy Solutions’ products, they become more sustainable, can continue to be used for decades, and are an attractive investment proposition.
Retrofits play an important role in the energy transition and are crucial for achieving a green fleet of ships or power plants that help to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement.
A recent study indicates that around 1,900 two-stroke and 1,800 four-stroke marine and power plant engines have the potential for a future fuels retrofit.
Maximize savings with future fuels through cutting-edge retrofit solutions
Switching between different fuels is made easy with MAN dual fuel engines, as they are highly versatile and capable of utilizing both liquid and gaseous fuels. This flexibility empowers you to transition between fuels at your convenience, whether driven by factors like fuel costs or regulatory requirements. What's more, these engines can seamlessly switch between fuels even while operating, all without compromising engine performance. Should you wish to convert single fuel engines to dual fuel, please note that such a transformation may necessitate adjustments to your fuel supply infrastructure. Our team of MAN PrimeServ fuel experts is readily available to provide guidance and discuss the various possibilities.
Converting existing engines to dual-fuel operation is crucial to decarbonize shipping because it’s a powerful measure that can be implemented quickly. This is an essential first step, as all such dual-fuel engines can also be enabled to operate on a range of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels, including synthetic natural gas (SNG), green ammonia and methanol. And from an economic perspective, retrofitting is much more efficient than installing a new engine or building a new shipUnlocking efficiency and cost savings
Our retrofit solutions, upgrades, and services optimize investment returns. They boost efficiency as well as performance, and reduce maintenance, fuel, and lube oil costs.
Experts in retrofitting and dual-fuel conversions
At MAN Energy Solutions, we have a long-standing experience in retrofitting engines with state-of-the-art technology. We have also pioneered the conversion of large container ships to LNG operation, for example for Hapag-Lloyd, and are currently converting engines on board of a Karadeniz Powership from heavy-fuel-oil to dual-fuel operation.
Finding the perfect fit
Beside methanole, other fuels can also be a solution for your marine application: LNG, bio fuels or amminia. Find your perfect fit now.
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MAN 51/60DF Engine Passes 10 Million Operational Hours Milestone
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 51/60DF engine has passed the milestone of 10 million operational hours. The company states that, since its market entry, the dual-fuel engine has proved extremely popular with 310 engines currently in service – an increase of almost 100 units since 2022.
The 51/60DF engine, which can run on a wide variety of fuels including natural gas, biogas, bio-fuel, synthetic fuels, distillates and heavy fuel oil, has been in MAN Energy Solutions’ portfolio since 2009. It comes in various power classes from 6.3 to 20.7 MW and is serviced by MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, on five continents.
Stefan Eefting, Head of MAN PrimeServ Germany, said: “This is a significant milestone that stands testimony to the character of this engine. The 51/60DF has become a fixture in shipping and power-plant operation and stands for absolute reliability – even in high ambient temperatures. Switching between the different fuels happens more or less at the touch of a button and is possible at any point between 0 and 100% load without any loss of power or frequency shift.”
MAN Energy Solutions states that the 51/60DF is extremely reliable in both operation and maintenance. In addition to excellent availability of up to 98%, many of the engine’s core components show remarkably little wear even after extended operation, regardless of whether the engine has been running on heavy fuel oil or gas. Experience to date has also shown that the maintenance intervals achieved have significantly exceeded the expected, planned schedule of 36,000 hours.
Uniquely, MAN Energy Solutions is the only brand to supply all auxiliary system components to its engines. In addition to the MAN turbochargers integrated with MAN engines, customers furthermore receive MAN injection systems, as well as MAN control and automation systems from the one source. Accordingly, all individual systems are optimally matched to one other, meaning that a unique, customised service concept can be offered – a unique selling point for the market.
In terms of fuel, Eefting added: “Fuel flexibility is a must for modern engines. The 51/60DF is already operating on heavy fuel oil, marine diesel and liquid biofuel, biogas, green Synthetic Gas (SNG) and is well proven in numerous installations around the world through its compliance with the ever tougher emission requirements of World Bank and IMO. In the coming years, it will also be capable of operation on other especially green synthetic fuels as methanol and by that contribute to the decarbonisation of the energy and maritime sectors.”
The 51/60DF engine is also available as a retrofit kit for 48/60 engines as part of MAN PrimeServ’s standard retrofit portfolio
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Retrofits benefit vessels of all ages, not just newer ones. It extends the operational life of vessels and ensures compliance with evolving industry as well as environmental standards. Retrofit options depend on the vessel's age, condition, and design, but older ships can benefit from retrofits as well.
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