MOL Achieves Continuous Operation of Main Engine in All Load Ranges

MOL verifies continuous operation of the main engine in all load ranges, by increasing the output of the engine's auxiliary blower motor.

2010-10-17

LONDON, ENGLAND, October 17, 2010 (Press-News.org) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that the company has verified continuous operation of the main engine in all load ranges, by increasing the output of the engine's auxiliary blower motor.

Generally, the main engine of an ocean shipping vessel takes air into the combustion chamber using an auxiliary blower for low speeds or low-load ranges, and a turbocharger for high speeds or in high-load ranges. However, continuous operation of the engine in-between range has been difficult due to degraded combustion and increased exhaust gas temperature caused by air shortage. MOL's recent tests have verified that increasing the output of the auxiliary blower motor ensures a sufficient air supply to allow continuous operation in all load ranges.

Low-speed vessel operation is an effective way to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Allowing for vessel operation without limiting load ranges opens up more opportunities for low-speed operation than ever before. It is also one of the basic technologies for the "ISHIN-III" series of next-generation vessels MOL announced as an initiative to reduce the environmental impact of its ocean shipping operations.

MOL continues to study ways to apply the results of this test to its operating vessels as it works toward ongoing reduction of CO2 emissions.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

MOL is one of the world's largest multi-modal transport companies, operating 861 vessels and employing a workforce in excess of 9,200 worldwide. MOL operates one of the largest and most diverse networks of liner and logistics services around the globe, including weekly Transpacific, Transatlantic, Americas and Asia-Europe services. Please visit the company's website at http://www.MOLpower.com.

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