Marine Installation Manual
2021-08
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1 Engine Summary
1.3 Fuel operating modes
X72DF
Figure 1
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7 Fuel sharing mode
—
energy amount of different ratios of fuel
The liquid-gas ratio can be selected by the Remote Control System (RCS). The
automatic control of the ratio of liquid fuel is based on the LNG carrier’s tank
pressure. The automatic control is also possible through the Propulsion Control
System (PCS). Depending on the liquid fuel’s sulphur content, the base number
of the cylinder lubricating oil might need to be changed as described in the sec
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tion
4.3.5 Cylinder lubricating oil system,
. For this purpose, the main en
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gine can be optionally equipped with an Integrated Cylinder lubricant Auto
Transfer (iCAT) unit.
SM-0182
Liquid
minimum
maximum
Engine power [%]
Total fuel
[power %]
Gas
100
50
0
0
50
100
Pilot fuel
(enlarged for visibility reasons, not scaled)
