The ambitious development, focused on LNG and other alternative fuels, will create the world\u2019s most advanced test centre for environmental and combustion technology.<\/p>\n
Opened nearly two years ago, the centre in Aalborg is already a huge facility, with a 250m2 testing space where a 2MW diesel engine and associated equipment create a close simulation of a full-sized commercial vessel.<\/p>\n
Now it will be expanded with an additional 1100m2, dedicated to environmental and combustion technology in burners and heating systems for vessels using LNG and other alternative marine fuels.<\/p>\n
Peter Leifland, head of Alfa Laval\u2019s marine & diesel division, said: \u201cLNG and other fuel alternatives will play a key role in meeting the marine industry\u2019s environmental and energy challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the expansion of the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre, we will support this shift with cutting-edge technology development,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
In just 15 years, it is expected that 7000 vessels will be sailing with LNG, compared with a mere 500 today.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a remarkable change, driven in part by the successive tightening of NOx and SOx regulations by IMO. LNG is an attractive solution, because it reduces NOx by 85-90% and virtually eliminates SOx,\u201d explained Bodil Nielsen, test & training centre manager.<\/p>\n
The challenges involved with gas are nearly as great as the benefits. LNG poses additional environmental difficulties due to the methane and other greenhouse gases that evaporate from it, no matter how it is stored or transported. Moreover, all gas fuels are a serious explosion hazard, requiring sophisticated equipment for safe handling and treatment.<\/p>\n
The expanded facility will be the only one of its kind where environmental technologies for all types of fuels can be tested. Moreover, it will promote development from a range of perspectives and provide new opportunities to collaborate with customers and cooperation partners. Such collaborations have been instrumental in many areas, such as the development of environmental systems like Alfa Laval PureNOx, Alfa Laval PureSOx and Alfa Laval PureBallast.<\/p>\n
Wider operations are expected to begin in early 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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