Fuel 'Cube Reducer'

[ArkSeaJumper]

Hi all
Any and all real experience with this or similar equipment
http://www.ipcopower.com/fts/fts5.htm

It used to be called something else, fuel shredder or something like that.

Any information would be great, and thank you in advance


On a side note , I wonder how long it will take Lindsay Lohan hot pics & videos to become a Fleet Engineer, at the rate of posts.

:twisted:

[The Dieselduck]

Yes those guys will become "Fleet Engineer" in no time. My gawd, these spammer have no shame. I will be installing some software soon to try to limit their impact. Apparently I am already blocking 95% of the usual stuff. I would hate to see what happens if I turned off those features. ehehehe.

Martin

[JK]

Interesting product.
We have been using Ameron Fuel treatment, especially on the smaller vessels with great success.

[ArkSeaJumper]

Hi
Is this 'Ameron Fuel treatment' for all fuels, GO, MDO or HFO.

Ther are a lot more treatments out there for the lighter fuels.

There is a lot changing at the moment, what with Low sulpher and SECA's.

We will probably be dropping to a lower TBN (or as it is called now just BN) Lub oil to allow for the longer times sailing in low sulpher waters.

The ships going in and out of these areas are going to be difficult to set up.

rgds

[JK]

We only burn diesel on our ships.

I just realized I had a brain fart, I meant to type Aderco the other day.
Here is their website:
http://www.aderco.com/
Ameron would be shocked to know they have moved from paint products to fuel!
This fuel cube sounds like it would be something to look into for our ships.

[ArkSeaJumper]

Be carfull where you fit it, the reason I asked for experence was have people installed this before the Purifier to cut sludge amounts, or after the purifiers to improve combustion.

There are some issues with instalation before the purifiers that came up years ago, namely, the water is mixed in so fine the purifiers cannot remove it, and it was carried to the pumps causing damage.

[TxMarEng]

Homogenizers do have merit if installed properly. The most effective location is immediately before the fuel booster pumps. Results achieved have been reduction in emmissions indicated by increased economiser cleanliness and a clearer stack. Years ago I worked on a few projects involving them with steam ships including ultrasonic units and they did work however, they did not seem to catach on in the industry.

When installed ahead of separators however they do inhibit separation of both water and solids. Ideally solids should be as large as possible when entering the bowl to gain the maximum benefit from centrifugal force.

Homogenizers are also effective when used with water emulsions to reduce NOx. Coupled with the proper use of "mechanics in a can" aka additives much can be done to improve performance and reduce emissions again however, basic engine health is critical to see any results.