Biodiesel – VETUS D and M-Line diesel engines achieve HVO approval.
VETUS, creator of full onboard boat programs, has introduced that approval has now been granted to make use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its D and M-Line collection of marine diesel engines. The approval and certification observe an intense interval of bench and discipline assessments.
HVO, also referred to as renewable diesel or inexperienced diesel, is a diesel-like gasoline that may be produced with out fossil sources. This lower-carbon gasoline is a extra sustainable different to diesel and accommodates low sulphur and aromatics. HVO is derived from quite a lot of lipid sources, the most typical together with vegetable oil, tallow, or used cooking oil.
Using renewable fuels similar to HVO considerably decreases exhaust emissions by as much as 90% in CO2, CO, HC, NOx, and PM. HVO burns extra cleanly than first technology biodiesel or mineral diesel. As well as, on account of its good oxidation stability, it isn’t liable to bacterial development.
HVO can be utilized as a direct alternative for fossil diesel in any licensed VETUS engine, both pure (EN 15940) or blended in any proportion with diesel (EN 590). Using HVO requires no engine modifications which brings huge advantages to current prospects who can swap over to HVO with no extra prices.
Sander Gesink, VETUS Advertising and marketing Director mentioned:
VETUS has already made huge inroads into zero-emission propulsion with the event of its E-Drive electrical propulsion collection.
“The approval of HVO for our D and M-Line engines is one other important development for our prospects who want to lower their emissions whereas having fun with time on the water.”
When switching to HVO gasoline, VETUS recommends engine house owners consult with their VETUS consultant or vendor and observe operations handbook directions. For extra info on this necessary growth, go to the VETUS group at METSTRADE on stand 01.341 (Corridor 1) or go to www.vetus.com
Press Launch – VETUS D and M-Line Diesel Engines Acquire HVO Approval, November 7, 2023
