Tag: VCR technology
WinGD Surpasses 100 Orders for Variable Compression Ratio Technology in LNG Carrier Market
Swiss marine power company WinGD has reached a significant milestone by securing its 100th order for its innovative Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology. Launched in June 2023, this cutting-edge solution enhances combustion for X-DF dual-fuel engines by adjusting to the fuel type and engine load. The technology has quickly gained popularity, particularly in the LNG…
WinGD to begin first field trial of VCR technology on CMA CGM vessel
WinGD, a Swiss marine power company, is set to test its new variable compression ratio (VCR) technology aboard a vessel operated by the French shipping giant, CMA CGM. This marks the first field trial of the dual-fuel engine technology, following successful factory tests that demonstrated efficiency improvements with both diesel and LNG fuels. The full-scale…
