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Alfa Laval, a leader in heat transfer, separation and fluid handling technologies, has announced its participation in the upcoming Marintec 2013 show, to be held in Shanghai from December 3-6.

Alfa Laval will be at Hall N1, Stand N1D51-4, exhibiting a range of innovative products, in an effort to demonstrate its commitment to improving the marine industry's energy efficiency and helping ship builders to protect the sea environment, meeting the increasingly stricter regulation requirements.

Four new products will be highlighted during the show:

PureDry

The PureDry waste oil treatment system is said to reduce waste oil volumes by 99 percent. PureDry recovers fuel oil from a dedicated waste fuel oil collection tank, returning it to the bunker tank for reuse after normal treatment. For the ship owner, this means a reduction of up to 2 percent in the total volume of fuel oil consumed – and a corresponding reduction in the ship's fuel bill.

Fuel Conditioning Module, FCM

The FCM One combines the strengths of the original Fuel Conditioning Module with a completely new level of flexibility. Besides conditioning fuel for an exact match of engine specifications, it can be configured to handle multiple fuels, produce fuel blends and manage the automatic changeover between them. Heating and cooling functions, as well as all selected features, are integrated into a single module with intuitive control.

PureBallast 3.0

PureBallast 3.0 is the third generation of ballast water treatment system from Alfa Laval. With a more flexible design, it is 50 percent smaller than the previous versions, allowing for easier installation in a cramped engine room. PureBallast 3.0 is said to use up to 60 percent less energy and handle flows up to 6000 cubic metres per hour (cbm/hr). The system is said to employ a unique form of UV treatment called the Advanced Oxidation Technology (AOT), which, according to Alfa Laval, has a "proven biological impact", leading to better treatment performance and lower energy consumption.

AQUA Blue

In 2008, Alfa Laval introduced a completely new process for freshwater generation. Using unique 3-in-1 plates, AQUA cut seawater requirements and saves both the pump capacity and the pumping energy by 50 percent, Alfa Laval says.

AQUA Blue uses the same 3-in-1 process, but it incorporates a wide range of enhancements for easier installation, simpler operation and even lower energy consumption.

In the booth, visitors can also see Alfa Laval’s Aalborg KBM burner and IGG (Inert Gas Generator), Alfa Laval Moitti's Fuel Oil Filter, the S Separator 9 series and the PureSox exhaust gas cleaning system.

The Alfa Laval Service offering will be another strong focus at this Marintec show. From a display zone designed at the booth, visitors can better understand the benefits of extended performance: maximum uptime, availability and optimization by applying Alfa Laval’s solutions.

Seminars

During the three-day exhibition, Alfa Laval will also hold a series of technical seminars, giving detailed explanations of its new products and technologies.

"Today’s marine industry faces difficult and conflicting challenges, especially when it comes to energy and strict environmental regulations. As rising fuel prices and shrinking margins create a push to reduce fuel consumption, environmental laws and other regulations are necessitating fuel changes and increasing the amount of energy-consuming equipment on board. Achieving a profitable balance takes a combination of new thinking, deep experience and wide reach – which is exactly what Alfa Laval will display at this Marintec," said Stella Ye, Vice President, Marine and Diesel Division of Alfa Laval China.

Image: Alfa Laval products.