Wärtsilä and VTT the main contributors to new propulsion technology research programme
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Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 18 March 2015 at 10 am EET
A new technology research programme aimed at developing propulsion products
specifically for operating in arctic conditions has been implemented with
Wärtsilä and VTT, the Technical Research Centre of Finland, as the main
contributors. The ArTEco (Arctic Thruster Ecosystem) project will altogether be
supported by ten industrial and academic partners from Finland and other
countries.
ArTEco is a three year programme, commencing in 2015 and ending in 2017. Its
primary aim is to foster new technology for propulsion solutions in an arctic
operating environment. The platform will consist of developing state-of-the-art
simulation and load determining methods for dynamic loading conditions;
researching possibilities for dampening dynamic loads; researching the use of
Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants in propulsion products; and researching
new sensor technology for components used in propulsion products.
The new technology that is expected to emerge from this project will have the
potential to significantly improve the competitiveness of solutions, in terms of
cost, size and reliability, compared to products currently available. This will
be aided through the creation of a technology demonstrator, i.e. a large-scale
prototype, to be used for validating the technology within the project. This
validation will take place at the Wärtsilä Propulsion Test Centre in Tuusula,
Finland.
The specific focus will be on creating an Extreme Value Thruster as a platform
for demonstrating quantum leaps in thruster technologies. Wärtsilä is confident
that this research will form the foundation of an extended and highly advanced
product portfolio. The programme has a budget of EUR 7.5 million.
"The challenge to create increasingly reliable and competitive solutions is
ongoing. Wärtsilä has a duty to its customers to ensure that its R&D activities
are supported by the best tools, technologies and partners so as to develop the
best solutions. The creation of this project consortium will help us maintain
our position as an innovator and technology leader within the marine sector. In
particular, the state-of-the-art simulation methods and the possibility to carry
out full scale validation of our new products will keep us at the forefront of
new technology development," says Arto Lehtinen, Vice President, Propulsion,
Wärtsilä Ship Power.
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Caption: The Wärtsilä Propulsion Test Centre in Tuusula, Finland.
Media contacts:
Mr Elias Boletis
Director Propulsion Programs & Techn.
Wärtsilä Ship Power
Tel: + 31 416388525
elias.boletis(at)wartsila.com
Ms Marit Holmlund-Sund
Senior Manager Marketing, Communications, Ship Power
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 10 709 1439
marit.holmlund-sund(at)wartsila.com
Wärtsilä in brief:
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximizes the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers.
In 2014, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion with approximately
17,700 employees. The company has operations in more than 200 locations in
nearly 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki, Finland.
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