More compact than others, our ME-C engines with
electronic controls serve up a host of advantages. You can
look forward to superior performance parameters, fully
integrated electronic control as well as the necessary fuel
injection pressure and rate shaping at any load. Plus the
ME-C engine can be retrofitted for alternative fuels such
as methanol, LPG, LNG or ethane.
The ME-GI engine impresses with low operating costs and
the highest thermal efficiency on the market. Because of
its negligible methane slip, low GHG, and reduced CO₂
emissions, it is the most environmentally friendly
technology available. By the optional use of fuel oil or
LNG, it represents a highly efficient, flexible, propulsion-
plant solution.
The technology of the ME-GIE is based on our successful
ME-GI engine. This engine can be operated with ethane as
well as LNG – which makes it a good choice and especially
lucrative for Ethane carriers. This engine offers very
competitive fuel oil and gas consumption, plus operational
stability and efficiency
due to the diesel principle.
The ME-GA engine is the latest addition to our dual fuel
portfolio. Methane is admitted during the compression
stroke, which allows for a lower supply pressure
compared to other dual fuel engines. This is especially
advantageous for vessels with large amounts of boil-off
gas, like LNG carriers. The ME-GA engine is Tier III
compliant in gas mode, and offers minimal installation
and operating costs.
Our ME-LGIM is a dual fuel engine which is characterized
by its high efficiency. One of the advantages:
It runs on methanol – the cost-effective and innovative
marine fuel of today and tomorrow.
Why? It’s biodegradable and burns clean,
it is reasonable to modify storage and infrastructure,
and it significantly reduces SOx, NOx, CO₂ and
particulate matter.
Our ME-LGIP is the only dual-fuel engine on the market
that lets you switch between HFO, MGO
and LPG fuels without any loss of power or efficiency.
It also ensures long-term reliability
- with very minimal maintenance requirements.
The low operational costs as well as the simple retrofit
solution are particularly convincing.
Fuel | Pros | Cons |
CO2 (Tank to propeller, Oil is 1.0) |
TRL1) (Technology Readiness Level) |
Fuel Cost (ton) |
Eng. Cost (Main Engine, oil is 1.0) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LNG |
|
|
0.8 | 9 | $310 | 1.4 |
LPG |
|
|
0.9 | 9 | $340 | 1.5 |
Methanol |
|
|
0.9 | 6 | $410 | 1.5 |
Ammonia |
|
|
0.1 | 2 | $500 | 1.7 |
Hydrogen |
|
|
0.0 | - | Over $10,000 | N/A |
Fuel | Pros | Cons |
CO2 (Tank to propeller, Oil is 1.0) |
TRL1) (Technology Readiness Level) |
Fuel Cost (ton) |
Eng. Cost (Main Engine, oil is 1.0) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LNG |
|
|
0.8 | 9 | $310 | 1.4 |
LPG |
|
|
0.9 | 9 | $340 | 1.5 |
Methanol |
|
|
0.9 | 6 | $410 | 1.5 |
Ammonia |
|
|
0.1 | 2 | $500 | 1.7 |
Hydrogen |
|
|
0.0 | - | Over $10,000 | N/A |
Property | MGO | LNG | LPG | Methanol | L_NH3 | L_H2 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flash point [℃] | 52 | -188 | -105 | 11 | 132 | -150 |
Auto ignition temperature [℃] | 250 | 595 | 459 | 464 | 651 | 535 |
Boiling point at 1 bar [℃] | 20 | -162 | -42 | 20 | -34 | -253 |
Low Heating Value [MJ/kg] | 42.7 | 50.0 | 46.0 | 19.9 | 18.6 | 120 |
Density at 1 bar [kg/m3] | 870 | 470 | 580 | 792 | 682 | 71 |
Energy density [MJ/L] | 36.6 | 21.2 | 26.7 | 14.9 | 12.7 | 8.5 |
Fuel tank size | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 4.3 |
Ignition energy [MJ] | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.14 | 8 | 0.011 |
Flammable concentration range in the air [%] | 0.6 - 7.5 | 5 - 15 | 2.2 - 9.5 | 5.5 - 44 | 15 - 28 | 4 -75 |
Property | MGO | LNG | LPG | Methanol | L_NH3 | L_H2 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flash point [℃] | 52 | -188 | -105 | 11 | 132 | -150 |
Auto ignition temperature [℃] | 250 | 595 | 459 | 464 | 651 | 535 |
Boiling point at 1 bar [℃] | 20 | -162 | -42 | 20 | -34 | -253 |
Low Heating Value [MJ/kg] | 42.7 | 50.0 | 46.0 | 19.9 | 18.6 | 120 |
Density at 1 bar [kg/m3] | 870 | 470 | 580 | 792 | 682 | 71 |
Energy density [MJ/L] | 36.6 | 21.2 | 26.7 | 14.9 | 12.7 | 8.5 |
Fuel tank size | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 4.3 |
Ignition energy [MJ] | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.14 | 8 | 0.011 |
Flammable concentration range in the air [%] | 0.6 - 7.5 | 5 - 15 | 2.2 - 9.5 | 5.5 - 44 | 15 - 28 | 4 -75 |