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Wärtsilä Retrofit pulse

lubricating system

Costs for cylinder lubricating oil are a critical issue for vessel operators with market prices for
lubricating oil constantly fluctuating while availability can be limited. The electronically-controlled
Wärtsilä Retrofit pulse lubricating system (RPLS) delivers reduced cylinder oil consumption
without compromising piston running reliability.

30-50% LESS CYLINDER LUBRICATING OIL


The guide feed rate for Wärtsilä RTA and RT-flex engines BENEFITS
retrofitted with the Wärtsilä Retrofit pulse lubricating system
is 0.8 g/kWh of cylinder lubricating oil. With a traditional Economical benefits
specific oil consumption of 1.1 – 1.6 g/KWh this means zz Reduced cylinder lubricating oil (CLO) consumption
that the consumption can go down by 30-50% after the leading to reduction of total operation costs
engine has been retrofitted with Wärtsilä RPLS.
The reduction in cylinder oil feed rate allowed by the Technical benefits
Wärtsilä RPLS, compared with the existing accumulator zz Precise injection of CLO into piston ring package
system, is made possible through the improved distribution zz Accurate metering of CLO to achieve
of cylinder lubricating oil to the piston ring package and the potential savings
precise timing of oil delivery. zz Less deposits built up due to reduced lubrication

Environmental benefits
zz Reduction in solid particle emissions due to
reduced lube oil consumption

Real time experience on an existing installation with Wärtsilä RPLS


Consumption (Litres)

50,000 1,8
RPLS installed
Feed Rate (g/kWh)

40,000 1,5
1,2
30,000
0,9
20,000
0,6
10,000 0.3
0 0
June July August September October November December January February March April May June

Consumption Cylinder Lubricating Oil (LTRS) Feed Rate Cylinder Lubricating Oil (g/kWh)
Wärtsilä RPLS is based on a lubricating module for each The main components of the Wärtsilä RPLS are:
cylinder with integrated monitoring electronics, which deliv- 1. Pulse lubricating module, consisting of a dosage
ers pressurised cylinder lubricating oil to newly-developed pump with electronically-controlled timing
lubricators that fit existing cylinder liners of the Wärtsilä 2. Lubricators, up to eight in a single row around the
RTA and RT-flex engine types. cylinder liner
3. Filter and measuring system
SCOPE OF SUPPLY & INSTALLATION 4. Servo oil supply unit (on RTA engines) or pressure
Wärtsilä RPLS is available in two different packages: reducing unit (on RT-flex engines)
Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is managing and executing everything from 5. Control system
RPLS pre-inspection until sea-trial and guarantees a fully 6. Crank angle sensors, two of which one is redundant
Full package functional RPLS system.
This package is ideal when you have limited resources
available and want to have peace of mind

Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is delivering all material, supervising the


RPLS installation and makes commissioning and sea-trial of
Basic the system
package This package is ideal when you have skilled resources
available and by that want to save on investment costs
and shorten pay-back time

Wärtsilä RPLS can be fitted during commercial operation of


2.
the vessel. Since it is an independent system with only few
connections or interfaces to other systems. The prepara-
tion and the installation are easy and fast. All equipment is
supplied ready for installation and commissioning. 3.
Wärtsilä RPLS is available for all RTA and RT-flex
engines. For other engine types, please contact your
nearest local Wärtsilä office.
1.
Basic Full
Scope by Wärtsilä package package

Pre-inspection
All material and software
Supervision
5.
Full installation work
Final check, settings, commissioning and sea trial
Delivery costs
4.
Travelling time and expenses

WORKING PRINCIPLE
The basic principle of the Wärtsilä RPLS is to deliver me-
tered quantities of cylinder lubricating oil at precise timing
under pressure exactly into the piston ring package from
6.
where it is evenly distributed around the circumference of
the cylinder liner.
05.2017 / Bock´s Office

www.wartsila.com
WÄRTSILÄ® is a registered trademark. Copyright © 2017 Wärtsilä Corporation.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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