MAN Triton platform passes approval test

The TAT was carried out on an engine provided by MAN Energy Solutions’ two-stroke licensee, Mitsui E&S Machinery, on 9 – 10 October and using the ME engine’s latest engine control system, v 1903-2.

Svend Krogsgaard, senior manager and head of systems automation basic platform at MAN Energy Solutions, said the approval was a major milestone which sent a strong message to the market. “Triton is the new controller platform for our entire, two-stroke engine portfolio and is a future-proof solution characterised by its modularity, flexibility and scalability,” he said. “Having such a stable, flexible foundation for our control software will benefit the future direction of our two-stroke technology immensely.”

Henrik R. Olesen, senior manager and head of automation and control two-stroke at MAN Energy Solutions, also praised the close cooperation between everyone involved. “This close collaboration with our industry partners is the backbone of our success,” he said. “We have now shown that our engine control system runs just as well on the new Triton platform as it does on the existing multi-purpose controller and have displayed the ease of switching from one system to the other.”

Triton will be introduced as a fully localised product, beginning from 2020. The new controller platform is said to be characterised by increased engine flexibility, advanced controls and modular architecture for future scalability.