MARINE PROPULSION & POWER GENERATION
In order to make the standard SHP seaworthy, the SHPmarine was modified according to the IMO-IGC regulations.
SERO SHPmarine side channel pump transports LPG THE SERO PUMPSYSTEMS’ SHPMARINE SIDE CHANNEL PUMP IS INTEGRATED INTO THE SECONDARY FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS (SFSS) OF HYBRID SHIP PROPULSION UNITS PUMPING LPG (PROPANE) TO THE MAIN SHIPBOARD ENGINE. IT IS THE FIRST PUMP OF ITS KIND TO BE BOTH LLOYD’S REGISTER ACCEPTED AND DNV GL TYPE APPROVED FOR MARITIME DUAL FUEL PROPULSION SYSTEMS. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF SERO PUMPSYSTEMS, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
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he special technical features of this pump include a low suction head requirement, uninterrupted pressure-constant delivery of lowviscosity liquids, and a resistance to shipboard vibrations ensuring high functional reliability of the SHPmarine in ‘over the water’ applications. The SHPmarine pump technology was originally developed for use in the oil & gas industry, handling natural gas liquids in a myriad of midstream production and process services. It has now been modified to meet maritime needs as the IMO 2020 initiative to reduce fugitive emissions has been established.
A seaworthy side channel pump
Low NPSHr (Net Positive Suction Head requirement), reliable and pressure-constant
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