System Integration and Optimisation of OperationTrouble-free operation of large engines: an important economic goal.Large-bore engines propel ships and are used as auxiliary units on board. They form the heart of stationary power plant installations, or act as power units for compressors, pumps and rolling stock.
In all applications, the operators need to be confident of reliable, safe, efficient and powerful engine operation. For this, not only the engines themselves but also the corresponding auxiliary systems have to be designed appropriately, and have to be kept in a good condition.
Regular evaluations of the operating data are necessary in order to spot problems early and determine the cause of damage. These are the requirements of the various large engine operators such as:
- Ship owners, ship managers and ship operators
- Owners and operators of stationary engine plants
- Engine and plant manufacturers (OEMs)
Insurance companies covering ships and stationary applications are also interested in trouble-free operation.
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AVL Strengths- Decades of experience of large engine development resulting in detailed know-how in engine control for diesel and gas engines as well as exhaust emissions and exhaust after-treatment
- Broad know-how regarding engine auxiliary systems and requirements for complete engine installations
- Extensive knowledge of efficient energy management applying intelligent waste heat utilisation
- Operating experience with HFO, special gases and biomass based fuels as well as with the corresponding fuel conditioning
- In-house analysis and simulation software
- Rapid-response and availability of experienced experts on-site locations
Customer Benefits- Guaranteed optimum, reliable and safe engine and installation operation
- Long-term operation of engine plant system at a high quality level through operating data optimisation and avoidance of damage
- Reduction of operating costs
- Improved economy through optimised fuel energy utilisation
- Reduction of employment costs through outsourcing to experienced experts
- Reducing own staff burden by outsourcing time-consuming analysis and evaluation work
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With AVL’s holistic approach to optimised operating systemsAVL possesses more than 50 years experience developing large engines and also has very precise knowledge regarding auxiliary systems surrounding engines, with the result that the highest quality of engine operation is achieved.
The goal of AVL’s large engine system integration is to strive for the optimum operating and energy management of the engine in combination with
- combustion air supply
- supply and conditioning of liquid or gaseous fuels
- combustion
- mechanical output with ancillaries connected
- exhaust system and the exhaust gas after-treatment
- engine cooling
- lubrication
- engine control
Long-term observation of the operating data enables early detection of trends and deviations, allowing solutions to be applied to potential problems. The AVL Large Engines team supports customers with highest levels of expertise, flexibility and reliability, not only in short-term project work or cases of actual damages or failure, but also during long-term co-operation.
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Services- Engine and Plant Diagnosis
- Regular check-ups
- Optimisation of operating profile management to increase efficiency and availability
- System modification and optimisation
- Solving operating problems
- Evaluation Reports
- Technical consulting, also in combination with service & maintenance contracts
- Project development
- Investigation of usability of special gases and biomass based fuels
- Consulting on minimising emissions
Instrumentation- Utilisation of proven AVL measurement and simulation software
- Development of special measurement techniques (if required)
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