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Exciting update for Project LOTUS! Together with NYK Line and VPS, we witnessed the first bunkering of B24 biofuel blend (FAME + VLSFO) on NYK’s short-sea vehicle carrier as part of Project LOTUS. Project LOTUS is a six-month long project to trial the continuous use of biofuels to study its impact on engine performance and onboard systems operations. The project team worked closely with the vessel crew onboard to ensure that Project LOTUS’s plan was executed according to our specifications, ensuring that the data collected is robust and accurate, ultimately leading to meaningful results and insights. The pilot will involve monitoring and analysing impact on: ➡ Fuel quality: Quality of the biofuel blend will be systematically tracked and monitored throughout the supply chain, from bunkering to onboard consumption under operating conditions. ➡ Fuel delivery system: Physical inspection of the fuel delivery system and purifiers will be conducted to monitor for potential seal leakages, corrosion, clogging etc. ➡ Engine performance: Working with engine OEMs, detailed inspections will be conducted on engine components before and after switching to biofuels along with a lubricating oil analysis to assess its efficacy in protecting the engine’s moving parts from wear and tear. We're excited to share the insights and findings upon the project's completion. Special thanks to Captain Radha Krishnan, Chief Engineer Mr. V.M Cuong and the crew for executing the activities required for the trials. We have seen first-hand the care in which they carried out the activities yesterday. Thank you for hosting our team onboard the vessel! 🙌 Curious about our Project LOTUS? Check out this page to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gS7xUadS
It's great to hear that the support is appreciated. Extending the study to include other biofuels like B100 (pure biodiesel) and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) could indeed provide valuable insights and broaden the scope of sustainable energy solutions. ✌
Thanks for the good collaboration in the Lotus project so far GCMD! We at VPS are proud to support this important work of understanding the nature of Biofuels Degradation. Looking forward to the continued collaboration in the partnership in the months to come around this key topic around biofuels use in maritime.