A newly developed waste heat recovery system has begun operation on Maersk Line's vessel, the 'Arnold Maersk'.
The hydrocurrent organic rankine cycle (ORC) Module 125EJW system by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery and Engine (MHI-MME) uses low temperature heat sources to generate electrical power to improve efficiency in marine applications.
The system generates electricity using the waste heat of the main engine jacket cooling water, which is typically around 85°C. With an output of 125kW it reduces the load on the vessel's main generator cuts CO2 emissions and improves the efficiency of the vessel's plant.
Prior to its installation on the 'Arnold Maersk', a pilot ORC machine completed performance testing at the factory of Calnetix Technologies who is a partner of MHI-MME, gaining the approval of ClassNK and Lloyd's Register of Shipping in 2015.
For further information contact: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery and Engine, Japan
Web: www.mhi-mme.com
