8DZ DF MeOH genset

The ABC 8DZ DF MeOH genset belongs to Anglo Belgian Corporation's DZD MeOH range of medium-speed dual-fuel methanol engines. Depending on load and operating profile, it runs on up to 70% methanol (energy basis) with 30% (bio)diesel or HVO, or on 100% (bio)diesel/HVO. Switchover to conventional fuel or biofuel can be made automatically and under load without loss of power. CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 70%.

Technical data

• Injection: direct injection for (bio)diesel/HVO; port injection for methanol at low pressure (< 10 bar)
• Fuel: up to 70% methanol + 30% (bio)diesel/HVO, or 100% (bio)diesel/HVO
• Range: 6- and 8-cylinder inline and 12- and 16-cylinder V-engines, 1,134 kWe (1,417 kVA) to 3,359 kWe (4,199 kVA) as gensets
• Emissions: IMO Tier II; IMO Tier III in combination with ABC aftertreatment system; CCNR 2; EU Stage V

Key features

• Double-walled methanol fuel system that eliminates the risk of leakage and makes the engine compliant with the IGF code
• Low-pressure port injection: simpler and cheaper to buy and maintain than high-pressure systems
• Compact fuel preparation, keeping the ATEX zone small and freeing space onboard
• No lubrication additives in the methanol and no separate lubrication unit required
• Exhaust aftertreatment (particulate filter and SCR/oxicat) available to meet the strictest emission standards
• Existing ABC diesel engines can be retrofitted to dual-fuel methanol operation, as on the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Methatug tugboat