Wärtsilä Vasa 32 Low NOx and performance upgrades

The Low NOx and performance upgrade process involves boosting air charging, enhancing compression properties, and changing engine timing to reach more efficient combustion, all while controlling the cylinder peak pressures for efficiency and emissions. The upgrade to a later engine design concept, ultimately up to the so-called "Miller Tier 1" concept reduces SFOC by up to 5 g/kWh, according to laboratory tests performed with an engine running at 85% load. Depending on the initial engine capability and selected upgrade concept, a combination of NOx Tier I or II and SFOC benefit level can be chosen.

For all upgrades, a full pre-evaluation by Wärtsilä, required engineering, deliveries, installation, and commissioning are covered by a single supply contract. It is a comprehensive, tailored package that boosts engine performance, reduces operating costs, and increases operational flexibility - all while helping you to comply with increasingly strict emission requirements. The Low NOx and Performance upgrades are recommended for engines operating mainly between 50% and 100% load, under extreme environmental conditions, or when compliance with increasing NOx regulations is needed. Reducing fuel consumption in many occasions helps lowering operational costs and compliance new CO2 reduction regulations.