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Overview
Volcano gas combustion unit “MECS-GCU”, which is installed in LNG tag boats, LNG bunkering vessels and the other kind of vessels, is enhancing the variation of products for next generation fuels as countermeasures for climate change mitigation.
Until recent, VOLCANO has launched the products, “MECS-G” for LNG fueled vessel, “MECS-N” for ammonia fueled vessel, and “MECS-H” for Hydrogen fueled vessel.
Since the IGF code*1 prohibits releasing combustible gas into the atmosphere, “MECS-GCU” is highlighted as a equipment having important role when utilizing the next generation fuels.
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Overview
“MECS-G” for LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) fueled vessel is a variation of the gas combustion unit “MECS-GCU”. “MECS-G” has been installed in LNG tag boats, LNG bunkering vessels and the other kind of vessels already.
LNG fuel utilization is expanding in marine field in order to meet the stricter exhaust gas regulation and boil off gas in LNG tank needs to be processed safely and eco-friendly.
“Methane (CH4)” is a major component of LNG fuel and has a global warming potential 25 times that of carbon dioxide(CO2), and the IGF code*1, which is international standard for gas fueled vessels, prohibits LNG fueled vessels from releasing combustible gas into the atmosphere. Many ships are considering installation of gas combustion unit as one of the means of processing boil off gas, and that is the reason “MECS-G” was released. “MECS-G” can combust boil off gas from LNG fueled vessels and contribute to zero “Methane (CH4)” release into the atmosphere.
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Specification
- Combustion Rate ： 25 to 1,000 kg/h
- Gas Pressure ： from Free flow*2 to 1.0 MPa
*2 "Free flow" is when gas is supplied at the tank pressure without pressurizing boil off gas. - Exhaust-gas Temp : 450℃ (High Temp. Trip: 500℃)
Features
- Has sales records for LNG fueled tug-boats, LNG bunkering vessels, bulk carriers and the other kind of vessels.
- Combusts gas of any ratio on LNG fueled vessels :
Capable of treatment up to inert gas 100%.
(Gas/Oil simultaneous mixed combustion) - Combusts even low temperature gas :
Supports gas at 0 degrees Celsius or even – 150 degrees Celsius.(optional) - Low running cost :
Consumes less power during operation than re-liquefaction or recompression.
Overview
“MECS-N” for Ammonia (NH3) fueled vessel is a variation of the gas combustion unit “MECS-GCU”, which is installed in LNG tag boats, LNG bunkering vessels and the other kind of vessels.
The utilization of ammonia is expected as next generation fuel for climate change mitigation. Gas Combustion Unit for Ammonia (NH3) Fueled Vessel “MECS-N” processes ammonia gas safely and compliantly.
The IGF code*1 prohibits releasing combustible gas into the atmosphere.
As a new product development subsidized project of the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association (JSMEA)*3, this product was developed with a subsidy from the Nippon Foundation*2.
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| *3 The Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association (JSMEA) : | http://www.jsmea.or.jp/ |
Specification
- Combustion Rate ： MECS-N25 Ammonia (NH3) 70 kg/h
- Please feel free to contact VOLCANO to study and other size up to the combustion rate 1,400 kg/h.
Features
- To combust ammonia safely for making harmless.
- To combust completely the mixed gas consisting of ammonia (NH3) gas and inert gas (N2) when purging the tank or the pipes.
Overview
“MECS-H” for Hydrogen (H2) fueled vessel is a variation of the gas combustion unit The utilization of hydrogen is expected as next generation fuel for climate change mitigation.
Gas Combustion Unit for Hydrogen (H2) Fueled Vessel “MECS-H” processes hydrogen gas safely and compliantly.
The IGF code*1 prohibits releasing combustible gas into the atmosphere.
As a new product development subsidized project of the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association (JSMEA)*3, this product was developed with a subsidy from the Nippon Foundation*2.
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| *2 The Nippon Foundation : |
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| *3 The Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association (JSMEA) : | http://www.jsmea.or.jp/ |
Specification
- Combustion Rate ： MECS-H25 (H2) 10 kg/h
- Please feel free to contact VOLCANO to study any other size up to the combustion rate 200 kg/h.
Features
- To combust Hydrogen gas safely.
- To combust completely the mixed gas consisting of Hydrogen (H2) gas and inert gas (N2) when purging the tank or the pipes.