Application
Fuel conditioning is the treatment of fuel oil by a booster system to meet the cleanliness, pressure, temperature, viscosity and ?ow rate specifed by diesel engine manufacturers. These parameters are vital for the engine’s combustion performance, which makes securing them an important part of both energy effciency and emissions reduction. Fuel conditioning today encompasses much more than HFO, especially in marine installations. Emissions legislation is forcing the use of lighter fuel oils and distillates, while fuel prices encourage reliance on residuals. Most vessels now work with two or more fuels, which poses operational and safety concerns when switching between them. Different vessels resolve the challenges differently, with some even blending their own fuels on board. So even with the same engine specifcations, they may place different requirements on their booster.

The FCM One combines the strengths of Alfa Laval’s original
Fuel Conditioning Module with a completely new level of ?exibility. Besides conditioning fuel for an exact match of engine specifcations, it can be confgured to handle multiple fuels, produce fuel blends and manage the automatic changeover between them. The FCM One can thus meet the full range of fuel conditioning needs, from the basic to the most advanced. The chosen features, including all necessary heating and cooling functions, are integrated into a single booster module with one controller and a unifed algorithm. The fnished module is built on a compact frame with rear connections, complete with piping, valves, cables and accessories. A centrally placed cabinet contains the starters for all motors, as well as the advanced process controller, with an intuitive control panel providing one-button access to fuel and changeover functions.