Solutions for Biofuels
We at Auramarine see biofuels as one of the most feasible and effective low carbon fuel options.
Learn more about regulations as well as the safe and seamless use of biofuels in our white paper.
Biofuels are one of the most viable future fuels
We are collaborating with not only owners and operators, but also research centres, fuel suppliers, and engine manufacturers to support the maritime industry’s uptake of future fuels. With this collaboration, we at Auramarine are capable of offering a helping hand to shipowners in their transition to decarbonisation.
Biofuels differs significantly from traditional marine fuels
The properties of biofuels differ significantly from those of traditional marine fuels. Biofuels can be corrosive and wearing on metals; the acidity, reactivity, filtration properties and coagulation of biofuels require carefully tailored, specialised solutions, such as acid-proof materials, enhanced initial heating and careful insulation in order to ensure safety in its usage.
With this in mind, we delivered our first biofuel-ready fuel supply units early in 2010's and continue to fine-tune and develop our products to support the uptake of biofuels within the marine energy supply chain.
Every element of the biofuel supply system is examined to ensure safety
Specific materials and the correct filtering are required in the design phase of a fuel supply unit to ensure it is prepared for the use of biofuels. Every element of material used in a fuel supply system must be scrutinised and examined to ensure a safe environment for the fuel and enhance ship owner confidence.
At Auramarine, we ensure all functions are carefully tested before delivery to ensure the trouble-free operation for our clients.
Specialised biofuels solutions
The corrosiveness, reactivity, filtration properties and coagulation properties of biofuels require specialised solutions to avoid damaging critical components. Luckily, we are able to provide units that cater to these properties. These solutions include:
- Acid-proof materials
- Capillary transmitted pressure gauges, switches and transducers
- Surface temperature control through technical solutions
- Enhanced initial heating
- Preheating for backup fuel
- Automatic filters
References
M/V Meri
Meriaura, being a pioneer in finding competitive solutions for low emissions and high fuel efficiency, trusted Auramarine for the design and delivery of the fuel supply unit for M/V Meri’s three 1200 kW main engines.
VTT and BioFlex
Auramarine and a number of Finnish companies in fuel oil producers, users and equipment manufacturers are partnering with the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. to explore bio- and waste-based oils.