by Mac Mackay » December 17, 2017, 5:59 pm
Yes scrubbers could be fitted to steamers, since the purpose is to remove sulphur oxides generated in the fuel combustion process. It might be somewhat easier to add scrubbers because steam ships already have a boiler on board.
However it is a major investment which must be paid for out of revenues over a long period of time. There aren't many steamers left with a long enough projected lifespan to warrant the expense.
It would likely be a better paying proposition to install a new high perfomance diesel if the ship's hull will last another ten years or more. Fuel cost savings alone often justify such a conversion.
Yes scrubbers could be fitted to steamers, since the purpose is to remove sulphur oxides generated in the fuel combustion process. It might be somewhat easier to add scrubbers because steam ships already have a boiler on board.
However it is a major investment which must be paid for out of revenues over a long period of time. There aren't many steamers left with a long enough projected lifespan to warrant the expense.
It would likely be a better paying proposition to install a new high perfomance diesel if the ship's hull will last another ten years or more. Fuel cost savings alone often justify such a conversion.