MX-scrubber success

The ongoing tests at the MET test facility include different combinations of SCR, boiler and scrubber systems, tests of various process water treatment systems, of monitoring and logging systems and advanced online remote control systems.

Jens Peter Faldt, CEO, MET, said: “The test facility enables us to test scrubbing and SCR technologies to their limits and furthermore enables us to push technology development further. We have lots of exciting new technology improvements and developments in the pipeline that will make it easier for ship owners to comply with upcoming SOx and NOx regulations as set forth in MARPOL Annex IV.”

“Our aim is to improve the business case for ship owners by bringing solutions to the market that can lower the scrubber investment cost as well as the operation cost of the systems. Currently, we are testing a combined system featuring SCR, boiler and scrubber put together in an all-in-one solution,” he added.

Inaugurated in September 2012, the test facility features a setup based on a 1MW MAN diesel 9L16/24 marine engine connected to a generator and a heat recovery system.