Ship&Offshore | Issue 02/2023
Biofuel-compatible separators unveiled
A new range of biofuel-optimised separators has been launched by Alfa Laval. Also available as upgrades to existing installations, the new separators are compatible with biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) and can be used by diesel engines without major modifications. Provided that they are produced from the right biomass, biofuels can provide a carbon-neutral addition to other marine fuels, but they still have to be cleaned effectively to optimise performance and avoid additional engine wear, Alfa Laval said....