Derating
Change of Engine SMCR
Derating
A vessels engine and propeller are op-
timised and designed for a given opera-
tional and max. speed. If the operational
speed of the vessel is generally lower than
the one originally optimised for, it may be
beneficial to consider derating of the main
engine and propeller.
Derating as a retrofit product offers reduc-
tion of the total fuel consumption by im-
proving the match between the operational
speed and optimisation speed.
Derating is usually an attractive option for
fuel oil savings if a reduction of 10-15% of
the max. speed at SMCR can be accept-
ed. A standard derating calculation made
by MAN Diesel & Turbo takes into account
the benefit gained from exchanging the
original propeller with a new propeller hav-
ing an optimised diameter designed for the
required optimising speed and reduced
max. speed.
Saving potential
10-12% fuel saving potential
based on new optimisation speed
The above saving is based on a reduction
of 10-15% of the max. speed at SMCR.
Fuel saving originates from
Optimisation of the engine and propeller
layout to the actual operational speed
Utilisation of the latest engine tuning
methods
Utilisation of state-of-the-art high efficien-
cy propeller design.
De-rating benefits
Reduced SFOC at optimisation load
New refurbished turbocharger(s)
Increased overall propulsion efficiency
with new propeller
Less power demand for same vessel
speed.
Derating
Change of Engine SMCR
Derating includes
In order to change the engine SMCR, a
number of engine and turbocharger com-
ponents must be exchanged along with
retrofit of a new optimised propeller match-
ing the chosen SMCR.
A derating project includes:
Specification of new operating/optimisa-
tion speed and max. speed of the vessel
Engineering
Design of new propeller
Derating of the engine
Rematching of turbocharger(s)
On board NOx measurements (parent
engine)
New technical file
Torsional vibration calculation report
Shaft alignment calculation report.
Price indication
A rough budget price estimate for derating
of an engine and a new optimised propel-
ler is approx. EUR 0.9-3.0 million (5S50MC
- 12K98MC) depending on bore size and
number of cylinders and turbochargers.
An example of a budget price estimate
for a derated 6S70MC, including new
optimised propeller is: ~EUR 1.3 million
All data provided in this document is non-binding. This data serves informational purposes only and is especially not guaranteed in any way. Depending on the subsequent specific individual projects, the relevant data may be subject to changes
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Vessel and Engine Specific Study
In order to clarify the full optimisation poten-
tial of an actual vessel (series), it is necessary
to carry out a Vessel and Engine Specific
Study, which establishes the optimisation
potential and possible tuning methods in
detail. The study will cover the actual ves-
sel and possible sister vessels and result in
one or more solutions for fuel reduction. As
the study is vessel specific, MAN Diesel &
Turbo will have to charge an engineering fee
to cover the comprehensive calculation and
design work involved. If the derating project
is ordered based on the Vessel and Engine
Specific Study, the engineering fee will be
considered as a down payment and as such
be deducted from the project price. MAN Diesel & Turbo
PrimeServ Copenhagen
The Vessel and Engine Specific Study Teglholmsgade 41
includes 2450 Copenhagen SV, Denmark
Phone +45 33 85 11 00
Specification of a new operational and
Fax +45 33 85 10 49
max. speed of the vessel
PrimeServ-cph@mandieselturbo.com
Full engine derating potential is investigat- www.mandieselturbo.com
ed one or more solutions are described
Turbocharger rematching is included Emergency phone after office hours:
Propeller performance for new propeller Spare Parts +45 40 19 35 01
Technical Service +45 20 48 94 40
at new rating
MAN Diesel & Turbo
Torsional vibration calculation analysis
PrimeServ Copenhagen
Torsional vibration countermeasures are Teglholmsgade 41
Forwarding & Receiving
decided upon, designed and included in Teglholmsgade
2450 Copenhagen 35 SV, Denmark
the project 2450 Copenhagen
Phone +45 33 85 SV,
11 00
Denmark
Quotation for engine derating Phone +45 33 85 10
Fax 11 00
49
Fax
PrimeServ-cph@mandieselturbo.com
+45 33 85 10 16
Quotation for new propeller.
Shipping-cph@mandieselturbo.com
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