Accelleron, as the former ABB Turbocharging is now known, has signed a technical agreement with engine licensor Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng) authorising the use of Accelleron turbochargers on UE Engines, one of the three major brands of low-speed marine engines.
J-Eng was established in April 2017 following the consolidation of Kobe Diesel with the diesel engine division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. J-Eng is the only company to have an integrated system of the UE Engine from development to after-sales service and claims a reputation for high quality and embracing advanced technologies.
The UE Engine developed by J-Eng evolves through incorporating the latest technologies and future fuels in order to respond to market trends and diversifying customer needs.
The Accelleron A100-L / A200-L range of turbochargers is designed for low-speed marine main engines and with orders of over 5400 to date. By raising volume flow with increased power density and compact design, the high efficiency and high-pressure ratios of turbocharging increase engine performance. This feature enhances the high fuel efficiency of the UE Engine and contributes to reducing fuel consumption. It also contributes considerably to reduced CO2 emissions and decarbonising ships installed with UE Engines.
Alexandros Karamitsos, Head of Global Sales, Low-Speed Turbochargers, Accelleron, said: “The agreement between our two companies will strengthen both our offerings and we are proud that Accelleron turbochargers will be used in UE Engines going forward. Our experience and reliability make us confident that our proven turbocharger technology can support the attainment of high fuel efficiency and lower emissions from UE Engines as ship operators take action to decarbonise the global shipping fleet.”
The first Accelleron turbocharger A255-L was introduced on the latest UE Engine model, 6UEC33LSH -C2, produced by the J-Eng UE licensee in China, Zhejiang Yungpu Diesel Engine Co, in July 2022.
