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Viswa Group Consulting

Total Fuel Management

Programme combining fuel testing, engine performance analysis and onboard advice to get more energy from residual marine fuels.

Description

Introduced by Viswa in 2001, Total Fuel Management (TFM) helps shipping companies extract maximum thermal energy from residual marine fuels, which have poor ignition and combustion properties. The site states that contracted shipping companies achieved a 2-4% increase in fuel economy.

Key features

  • Fuel testing with advice to vessel engineers on onboard use
  • Assistance in procuring better quality fuel using Viswa's fuel quality database
  • Analysis of fuel and engine performance data
  • Recommendations for changes in controls
  • Support on issues such as high back pressure and turbocharger performance

Applications

  • Ship operators burning residual fuels

Specifications

Introduced2001

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