Solutions for Biofuels

We at Auramarine view biofuels as one of the most feasible and effective low carbon fuel options.

Biofuels are one of the most viable future fuels

 

We are collaborating with owners and operators, research centres, fuel suppliers, and engine manufacturers to support the maritime industry’s uptake of future fuels. This collaboration also helps 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.

With this in mind, we delivered our first biofuel-ready fuel supply units early in 2010's and continue to 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 trouble-free operation.

Specialised biofuels solutions

 

The corrosiveness, reactivity, filtration properties and coagulation properties of biofuels require specialised solutions to avoid damaging critical components. 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

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. 

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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.