Thai OPV to have MAN 28/33D STC engines
MAY 27, 2016 —A 90 m offshore patrol vessel (OPV) to be built at Mahidol Adulyadej naval dockyard in Sattahip,Thailand, will be powered by two MAN 16V28/33D STC engines. The vessel is
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First MHI-MME low speed engine enters service
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co (MHI-MME) has been developing the 500 mm bore, 2,300 mm two stroke as a state-of-the-art engine incorporating cutting-edge technology to meet market needs that including reduced fuel consumption, slow steaming, low engine-load capabilities and compliance with emission regulations.
The 6UEC50LSH-Eco-C2 in Chemroad Queen was built by licensee Kobe Diesel and was delivered to the shipbuilder, Shin Kurushima Dockyard, in March after completing shop testing, onboard testing was completed last month and the ship, owned by Iino Kaiun Kaisha, went into service without any complications.
Design of the UEC50LSH-Eco engine began with thorough market research and engine power output and speed were adjusted to those suitable for chemical tankers, handymax bulk carriers, supramax bulk carries and medium range tankers.
MHI-MME has now received follow up orders for M/E 5UEC50LSH-Eco-C2 main engines for 38,000 dwt chemical tankers to be built at Kitanihon Shipbuilding and says that many inquiries are also being received.
Principal Particulars of the UEC50LSH-Eco Engine
| – | 5UEC50LSH-Eco | 6UEC50LSH-Eco | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinder bore | mm | 500 | |
| Piston stroke | mm | 2,300 | |
| Stroke / bore | – | 4.6 | |
| Engine output | kW | 8,900 | 10,680 |
| Revolution | min-1 | 108 | |
| Mean effective pressure | MPa | 2.19 | |
| Fuel consumption rate | g/kWh | 164 | |
| Weight | ton | 194 | 225 |