The Engine for Human and Nature
The engine is called the heart of a ship and accounts for more than 10% of the cost of ship building. Thus, a company with engine design and manufacturing technology will have a competitive edge. HiMSEN engines have been competing with world-class engine makers' products based on our outstanding technology.
HHI-EMD started engine production in 1979 through a technical partnership. In 2000, we succeeded in developing the HiMSEN engine, our own engine made with the latest technology of Korea. It was the launch of an engine that is convenient for both producers and users by introducing the high-touch concept.
HHI-EMD started engine production in 1979 through a technical partnership. In 2000, we succeeded in developing the HiMSEN engine, our own engine made with the latest technology of Korea. It was the launch of an engine that is convenient for both producers and users by introducing the high-touch concept.
Design Philosophy of HiMSEN Engines
HiMSEN Engine is designed for a stable and practical engine with a simple, smart and robust structure.
HiMSEN Engine has proven its excellence in the world by winning top 10 technology
certifications, IF Design Award, REDDOT Design Award, and German Federal Design Award for
its
simple and robust external design.
Now, HHI-EMD contributes to the export of Korea by selling engine blueprints applied with our unique technology. In November 2020, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group and Aramco, Saudi established an engine manufacturing joint venture (SEMCO) in the King Salman Shipbuilding Industrial Complex in Saudi Arabia. We signed a contract with an annual production capacity of 200 units.
HHI-EMD has expanded the market by launching HiMSEN engine generator package for onshore use. And in 2005, it won an order for a total of 544 units, a mega-scale onshore power generation facility worth $720 million, from Cuba Cuba acknowledged its excellence by drawing the energy plant on the back of the 10-peso bill, along with the phrase “Energy Revolution,”
The HiMSEN Power Plant package is great for emergency power generation. When the shutdown of the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, a packaged power plant was dispatched to supply electricity near Tokyo. In Galapagos, Ecuador, where electricity supply is difficult, Hyundai donated two of packaged power plants.
Research on hybrid propulsion systems and
Multi fuel engines
The development of a pure LNG gas engine and dual fuel engine has been completed, organizing lineup of cutting-edge engines that consider the environment. The LNG DF engine is increasing its market share to 60% with its outstanding perfection. In addition, by establishing a hybrid propulsion system, we are contributing to the environment as minimizing fuel consumption and emissions with high efficiency.
HHI-EMD is accelerating the development of engines that use eco-friendly alternative fuels. In 2025, we aim to develop internal combustion engines and related equipment using carbon-neutral fuels such as biofuels and syngas, and zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen. We contribute to creating a sustainable future.
The development of a pure LNG gas engine and dual fuel engine has been completed, organizing lineup of cutting-edge engines that consider the environment. The LNG DF engine is increasing its market share to 60% with its outstanding perfection. In addition, by establishing a hybrid propulsion system, we are contributing to the environment as minimizing fuel consumption and emissions with high efficiency.
HHI-EMD is accelerating the development of engines that use eco-friendly alternative fuels. In 2025, we aim to develop internal combustion engines and related equipment using carbon-neutral fuels such as biofuels and syngas, and zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen. We contribute to creating a sustainable future.
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 |