ANALYSIS AND DIMENSIONING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM OF BULK-CARRIER

Abstract

"In the context of the global oil crisis, in all fields, an optimization of fuel consumption and an improvement of the efficiency of energy installations are being attempted. Thus, the shipping and transport industry is converging towards this idea by implementing energy installations with increased yields and reduced consumption. At the same time, for this purpose, it is also tried to increase the efficiency through the appropriate preparation of the fuel or its burning in optimal conditions. Thus, in this context, the chosen topic aims to deal with aspects related to the dimensioning of the fuel supply system for a 178,000 tdw universal Bulk-Carrier. The ship is propelled by a B&W 8L60MC main engine that has been modernized in order to reduce consumption, noxious emissions and increase the energy efficiency index. Bulk-Carrier ships are intended for the transport of various goods in bulk: iron ore, grain, coal, phosphates and other similar goods. "