Static back-pressure effects on the performance of a dual-fuel engine

The use of fossil fuels and their impact on humans and nature is becoming a bigger concern worldwide. An interesting concept to lower polluting emissions coming from maritime engines is the combined use of a dual-fuel engine and an underwater exhaust system. In the dual-fuel engine natural gas is used as the main fuel type. It is seen as a...

Hybrid Electric Turbocharging: Improving the loading capability and efficiency of a dual fuel engine

Emission regulations applied to marine industry for amongst others the propulsion system of a vessel are becoming stricter due to governmental <br/>agreements to lower the greenhouse gas emissions. Engine manufactures<br/>are enhancing their engine designs to reduce the engine fuel consumption, which is commonly done by implementing a...