Derating
Change of Engine SMCR
Derating Saving potential
A vessel’s engine and propeller are op-
timised and designed for a given opera- 10-12% fuel saving potential
tional and max. speed. If the operational based on new optimisation speed
speed of the vessel is generally lower than
the one originally optimised for, it may be The above saving is based on a reduction
beneficial to consider derating of the main of 10-15% of the max. speed at SMCR.
engine and propeller.
Fuel saving originates from
Derating as a retrofit product offers reduc- Optimisation of the engine and propeller
tion of the total fuel consumption by im- layout to the actual operational speed
proving the match between the operational Utilisation of the latest engine tuning
speed and optimisation speed. methods
Utilisation of state-of-the-art high efficien-
Derating is usually an attractive option for cy propeller design.
fuel oil savings if a reduction of 10-15% of
the max. speed at SMCR can be accept- De-rating benefits
ed. A standard derating calculation made Reduced SFOC at optimisation load
by MAN Diesel & Turbo takes into account New refurbished turbocharger(s)
the benefit gained from exchanging the Increased overall propulsion efficiency
original propeller with a new propeller hav- with new propeller
ing an optimised diameter designed for the Less power demand for same vessel
required optimising speed and reduced speed.
max. speed.
Derating
Change of Engine SMCR
All data provided in this document is non-binding. This data serves informational purposes only and is especially not guaranteed in any way. Depending on the subsequent specific individual projects, the relevant data may be subject to changes
and will be assessed and determined individually for each project. This will depend on the particular characteristics of each individual project, especially specific site and operational conditions · 3010-0238-00ppr Jan 2013 Printed in Denmark
Derating includes Vessel and Engine Specific Study
In order to change the engine SMCR, a In order to clarify the full optimisation poten-
number of engine and turbocharger com- tial of an actual vessel (series), it is necessary
ponents must be exchanged along with to carry out a ‘Vessel and Engine Specific
retrofit of a new optimised propeller match- Study’, which establishes the optimisation
ing the chosen SMCR. potential and possible tuning methods in
detail. The study will cover the actual ves-
A derating project includes: sel and possible sister vessels and result in
Specification of new operating/optimisa- one or more solutions for fuel reduction. As
tion speed and max. speed of the vessel the study is vessel specific, MAN Diesel &
Engineering Turbo will have to charge an engineering fee
Design of new propeller to cover the comprehensive calculation and
Derating of the engine design work involved. If the derating project
Rematching of turbocharger(s) is ordered based on the ‘Vessel and Engine
On board NOx measurements (parent Specific Study’, the engineering fee will be
engine) considered as a down payment and as such
New technical file be deducted from the project price. MAN Diesel & Turbo
Torsional vibration calculation report PrimeServ Copenhagen
Shaft alignment calculation report. The Vessel and Engine Specific Study Teglholmsgade 41
includes 2450 Copenhagen SV, Denmark
Price indication Phone +45 33 85 11 00
Specification of a new operational and
Fax +45 33 85 10 49
A rough budget price estimate for derating max. speed of the vessel
PrimeServ-cph@mandieselturbo.com
of an engine and a new optimised propel- Full engine derating potential is investigat- www.mandieselturbo.com
ler is approx. EUR 0.9-3.0 million (5S50MC ed – one or more solutions are described
- 12K98MC) depending on bore size and Turbocharger rematching is included Emergency phone after office hours:
number of cylinders and turbochargers. Propeller performance for new propeller Spare Parts +45 40 19 35 01
Technical Service +45 20 48 94 40
at new rating
MAN Diesel & Turbo
An example of a budget price estimate Torsional vibration calculation analysis
PrimeServ Copenhagen
for a derated 6S70MC, including new Torsional vibration countermeasures are Teglholmsgade 41
Forwarding & Receiving
optimised propeller is: ~EUR 1.3 million decided upon, designed and included in Teglholmsgade
2450 Copenhagen 35 SV, Denmark
the project 2450 Copenhagen
Phone +45 33 85 SV,
11 00
Denmark
Quotation for engine derating Phone +45 33 85 10
Fax 11 00
49
Fax
PrimeServ-cph@mandieselturbo.com
+45 33 85 10 16
Quotation for new propeller.
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