HYDAC – Your partner for tailor-made retrofit solutions in the maritime industry

The maritime sector operates under strict regulations prioritizing ship and crew safety, with a growing emphasis on reducing emissions, particularly from heavy diesel engines. To meet tightening standards set by organizations like the International Maritime Organization (IMO), ship engine manufacturers are adopting advanced technologies such as common rail systems to enhance fuel efficiency and lower emissions. However, these advancements bring new challenges, notably in fluid management within ship engines.

Modern large two-stroke engines often incorporate hydraulic systems, failure of which can cause significant operational disruptions, especially considering most ships rely on a single main engine. Engine manufacturers must continuously innovate to meet emission standards while ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness. Components like hydraulic oil filters are crucial for maintaining optimal engine performance, particularly in large-scale applications requiring precise servo oil filtration.

HYDAC provides specialized filtration solutions tailored to modern ship engines, aiding compliance with emission regulations and improving overall efficiency and longevity.

Advantages with the HYDAC AutoFilt® RF9 solution:

• Improvement in lubrication oil quality by reducing the contamination content in the hydraulic oil – verified by particle measurements.
• Reduced component wear by avoiding premature failure and extending the service lives of the Fuel Injection Valve Actuator (FIVA) and hydraulic high-pressure pumps.
• Operating cost savings for the shipping company thanks to a low-maintenance and service-friendly filtration design – with no unscheduled maintenance.

Read more about the case study: How HYDAC optimises the heavy diesel engines in the maritime industry