WinGD ammonia dual-fuel engines available from June

WinGD’s single cylinder ammonia test engine in the Research Centre in Winterthur

(Source: WinGD)

Winterthur-based marine engine firm, WinGD, is close to completing final tests on its ammonia dual-fuel engines and the first units are scheduled to be delivered from June this year. The company has disclosed that latest tests of its X-DF-A technology have confirmed that key parameters have fallen entirely in line with its expectations.

A 52-bore single-cylinder unit is still undergoing tests at the company’s Engine and Research Innovation Centre in Winterthur. This will allow rapid validation of the ammonia combustion system, the company said, and follows earlier combustion tests and validated systems on dedicated test rigs. A range of classification societies have already approved the company’s safety setup.

Over the next few months, a multi-cylinder engine will undergo final tests at WinGD’s Global Research Centre in Shanghai. However, the first X-DF-A engines are already being built.

Sebastian Hensel, WinGD vice president, Research & Development, said: “The single-cylinder X-DF-A concept is running well, with combustion efficiency, emissions, and pilot consumption within our range of expectations. This milestone is a testament to our uniquely rigorous approach to innovation and the fantastic work of our development team and partners.”

The company has already notched up orders for close to 30 X-DF-A engines. They are to be installed on ships including bulk carriers, container vessels, LPG/ammonia carriers, and tankers. The first ten units have been ordered by Exmar LPG for four new gas carriers, and a further six engines will be installed on new CMB. Tech bulk carriers.

 

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