Last week the FID Injectors on board of the HAL Maasdam were commissioned. On board there are special customized FID Injectors and a FID improver installed. The FID Injectors are customized in coorperation with the Holland America Line. With the special system Coriolis Mass Flow meters and water in fuel meters are installed. With the Coriolis meters the system can operate even more precisly and the water in fuel meter will additional verify the water content. The additional equipment will also be used for the vessel to monitor the daily consumption of fuel. EuroportWith more than 1,000 exhibiting companies and over 30,000 professional visitors, Europort belongs to the largest maritime exhibitions worldwide. Europort has a strong focus on advanced technology and complex shipbuilding and is the ultimate meeting platform for maritime pioneers. The exhibition and conference program serves the maritime sector in the broadest sense: from sea shipping to offshore, from dredging to fishery, from inland navigation to navy and superyachts. Opening hours: Tuesday, November 5 - 10:00 - 18:00 hours Wednesday, November 6 - 10:00 - 18:00 hours Thursday, November 7 - 10:00 - 22:00 hours Friday, November 8 - 10:00 - 18:00 hours IPCO Power will be available together with T&E Engineering at booth 1613 Recently we have been informed that a number of shipping companies have been approached by a company from Germany which sells products which look very similar to our Fuel Treatment Systems. The company from Germany uses (almost) the same products names, pictures and marketing materials as IPCO Power. IPCO Power would like to emphasize that we aren't affiliated in any way with this company. We at IPCO Power can only assure the working, quality and efficiency of all the systems produced by ourselves. Only our own produced systems have got type approvals by Bureau Veritas, Germanischer Lloyds and Lloyds Register. IPCO Power is in the market with a proven track record of fuel treatment since 2006. We would appreciate if you can inform us when the company from Germany approaches you. When you are interested in any Fuel Improvement (Fuel Savings, Sludge Reduction and Water in Fuel Emulsion) product please feel free to ask for any additional information. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you in advance. VOCs are everywhere: at homes, at dry cleaning units, at food processors, at petroleum refineries, at airports and automobile service stations, at electronics and chemical plants, at print and paint shops etc. VOCs are those chemicals that exposed to air volatilize readily. So, these compounds contribute to air pollution by their vapour and to water and soil pollution by that fraction which can be carried deep into the soil by rainwater and melting snow. VOC and the environment: VOCs are dangerous for humans, fauna and flora. Firstly, these compounds have been proved to cause a variety of adverse health effects (Minnesota Department of Health, 2003, Regional Environmental Assessments, 2002; U.S. EPA, 2003). Generally, allergic skin reaction, dizziness, headaches, eye and respiratory tract irritation, coughing, visual disorders, memory impairment, confusion, anemia and fatigue are some of the symptoms associated with short-term exposure. Kidney, liver, brain damage, cardiac sensitization reactions and also damage to the nervous, reproductive and immune systems are caused by long-term exposure. VOCs are also “endocrine impostors”. Some are also known or suspected of causing cancer. Also, the natural plant processes can be destroyed or interrupted by some organic volatile compounds. In the atmosphere these chemicals are transformed in other compounds even more dangerous for humans, fauna and flora. The ground level or “bad” ozone, a key ingredient of urban smog, is created by a chemical reaction between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds in the presence of sunlight. Repeated exposure to ozone pollution may cause a variety of health problems (Clean Air Counts, 2003); ozone also reduces the growth rate of trees and agricultural production. VOCs participate in the greenhouse effect, acid rains and stratospheric or “good” ozone depletion, which are serious environmental problems (Avila et al., 1998). Consequently, VOCs are a great group of air pollutants and our duty is to eliminate them from being released. For this reason, firstly, we must know who are they and which are their sources.
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) is not homogenous and has an average droplet size of 70 micron and larger.
It contains numerous much larger clusters of asphaltenes and complex long-chain hydro-carbons. It is a refinery waste stream product with a high BTU content used as fuel oil. Centrifuges and automated filters are used to clean the fuel. A percentage of the purchased fuel ends up in the slop tank. HFO needs to be heated and pressurized before it can be used to operated engines or boilers. Exposing fuel to heat and pressure will unavoidably increase the size and mass of the fuel droplet, change the physical condition of the oil and negatively impact the combustion process. Implementing IPCO Power Fluid Shearing Technology reduces fuel droplet size to 3 micron and smaller to enhance the cleaning process and reduce the waste stream going to the slop tank for disposal. IPCO Powers FID Reducer Sludge Reduction Systems are installed directly before the centrifuge. As a result of the reduction in fuel droplet size, centrifuges and filters will be able to more effectively remove in-organic contaminants and stay clean much longer. Consequently, sludge generation from centrifuges and filters will be reduced by approx. 50 to 80% as shown in the below diagram*. As a result, centrifuge and automated filter flushing intervals will have to be adjusted and will be significantly extended. * based on vessel evaluation reports It is currently common practice that chemical tank barges having contained volatile cargos, degas their tanks into the atmosphere while sailing to the next loading point. In the context of sustainable development, there is growing pressure to limit degassing into the atmosphere. With the Refrigerated Vapour Recovery System (RVRS) IPCO Power can offer a solution to reduce the VOC emissions from degassing events. The system recovers clean product from the vapours without reportable emissions. PURGIT RVRS uses a proprietary system that condenses and recovers tank vapours. Depending on the application PURGIT's condensers are capable to recover over 99% of the VOC. The working of the PURGIT Refrigerated Vapour Recovery System PURGIT RVRS uses a proprietary system that condenses and recovers tank vapours. This system draws the vapours out of the tank with a blower and then pushes them through a series of condensers. The VOC vapours are condensed back to their liquid phase and transferred to a holding tank or inserted right back into the cargo fill line. Depending on the application PURGIT's condensers are capable of recovering over 99% of the VOC. With few moving parts and stainless steel construction, these units are designed to operate for many years with minimal service. With the RVRS system VOC compounds are easily recovered. There is no combustion. Using non-polluting nitrogen as the refrigerant, this system is capable of the very low temperatures necessary to condense a wide range of products*. The RVRS's vapour recovery unit have been thoroughly tested in the field with a wide variety of products and have established a long track record of reliability and success. *) Including chlorinated products Closed Loop Tank Degassing The PURGIT RVRS system is designed to degas atmospheric or inert barges (low or zero O2) and keep it inert throughout the operation. Drawing VOC vapours out of the tank, the PURGIT system condenses and removes the hydrocarbons from the vapour stream, returning only the non-condensable to the tank. Condensing and removal of the VOC in the tank or barge will continue until the required LEL level is reached. Normally it takes 1,5 times the volume of the tank. The RVRS will require approximately 1000 L nitrogen per 1000 cub of vapour. The Refrigerated Vapour Recovery System (RVRS) or Mobile Vapor Recovery Unit (MVRU) as called by Mariflex is now fully operational for barge degassings or vessel to vessel transfers. The Refrigerated Vapour Recovery System (RVRS) is a flexible solution to reduce the VOC emissions and is available in mobile and fixed version. The system recovers clean product from the vapours without reportable emissions. PURGIT RVRS uses a proprietary system that condenses and recovers tank vapours. Depending on the application PURGIT's condensers are capable to recover over 99% of the VOC. The RVRS is able to cool down the vapours to approximately -120˚C. At the following links you can find the articles in Dutch: http://maritiemnieuws.nl/48472/revolutionaire-damp-opvanginstallatie-operationeel/ http://maritiemnieuws.nl/48532/mariflex-maakt-tankers-inert-aan-eigen-kade/ HFO needs to be heated and pressurized before it can be used to operated engines or boilers. Exposing fuel to heat and pressure will unavoidably increase the size and mass of the fuel droplet, change the physical condition of the oil and negatively impact the combustion process. HomogenizerImplementing IPCO Power's homogenizer reduces fuel droplet size to 3 micron and smaller to enhance the cleaning process. Smaller fuel droplets enhance combustion, lower emissions, improve fuel economy, extend engine overhaul intervals and lower overall operating costs. Fuel SavingsWe have measured the BSFC (Break Specific Fuel Consumption) on a vessel with a diesel electric propulsion. The engine is a Sulzer 4 stroke engine. The data was collected with a Coriolis Fuel and Density Meter attached to a computer. The measured fuel saving was approximately 1,2%.
IPCO Power proudly present it's new website. With the new website we can better introduce everyone to our technologies and products. For better understanding of our markets we have divided our products in three categories: Fuel Treatment, Vapour Recovery and Odour Control. For updates and additional information our website is equipped with a blog function. The old website was online since 2007. Click on the picture to see a screen shot of the old website. Mariflex Group in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, degassed the first inland barge with the Purgit RVRS. The Refrigerated Vapour Recovery System (RVRS) is a flexible solution to reduce the VOC emissions during degassing. The first European degassing with the Purgit RVRS was performed in the presence and under supervision of the Port of Rotterdam and the DCMR (Environmental Protection Agency). Palmarine (Hellas) sold the first IPCO Power Fuel Treatment Systems in Greece. Systems have been sold to Byzantine Maritime. The systems will be installed on the new builds 3342 and 3344. The Reducer / Improver combination for vessel 3342 is already at the IHI Shipyard in Japan. Palmarine (Hellas) is IPCO Power’s reseller for the Greek market. Palmarine (Hellas) is a technical & trading company for newbuildings & running ships. During its 15 years' marine experience achieved to cooperate with valuable worldwide principals offering responsible services to the ships and confidence to our clients. Contact at Palmarine (Hellas) is Mr. T. Palimeris. Read more about Palmarine (Hellas) Byzantine Maritime (BMC) is established in 1972. BMC have got their main office in Greece, main subsidiary office in New York (Colonial Navigation Co. inc.) and also offices in Singapore and Manila. Since inception BMC has purchased, operated and sold over 100 vessels. Also has operated numerous vessels on time charter to serve their client’s requirements. Read more about BMC Learn more about our Fuel Treatment technologies Last week our engineers have commissioned the FID Injectors on board of MS Volendam. The vessel was sailing between Singapore and Bangkok during the commissioning trip. The MS Volendam is R-Class vessel with Wartsila Sulzer engines on board. The vessel is normally sailing in Asian and Alaskan waters. IPCO Power’s FID Injector is a combustion improvement system designed to create a stable “water in fuel” emulsion. The implementation of emulsified fuel significantly enhances fuel atomization and distribution in the combustion chamber. This results in more effective combustion, lower fuel consumption (1,25% fuel saving) and a reduction of NOx, HC and PM pollutants, while the engine’s combustion chambers, pistons, exhaust system and lube oil will stay much cleaner. |
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AuthorBart Sluimer is the General Manager of IPCO Power. IPCO Power is an international company specialized in environmental solutions for the petrochemical-, shipping- and power industry. Find us on google+ and twitter |