Marine engine manufacturers WinGD and Hanwha Engine have produced the world’s first X72DF-2.2 VCR engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio technology. This low-emission engine technology maximises fuel efficiency and reduces methane slip.
The engine was developed by WinGD for ships using both LNG and diesel fuel. As the new technology reduces methane slip, vessels can operate more cleanly and cost-effectively, ensuring compliance with stricter emissions regulations.
The two companies held a ceremony at Hanwha’s headquarters in Changwon to commemorate the first factory acceptance test of the 5X72DF-2.2 engine with the VCR technology, which will be installed on an LNG carrier being built by Samsung Heavy Industries for a major global initiative in LNG transportation.
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Over 230 VCR engines ordered
With new emissions deadlines coming, WinGd has already had over 160 orders placed for VCR technology engines. Hanwha Engine has secured orders for seventy VCR-applied engines worth USD 500 million.
Peter Krähenbühl, Vice President Product Centre at WinGD: ‘Our VCR technology optimises fuel efficiency, reduces emissions and leads to a significant cut in methane slip, making a material impact on a ship’s carbon intensity and operating costs.’
Picture: WinGD and Hanwha Engine have produced the world’s first X72DF-2.2 VCR engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio technology (photo by WinGD).
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