Tenneco introduces new large engine SCR system for marine applications; NOx reduction 90%; production targeted 2015

8 December 2014

Tenneco has introduced a complete urea dosing control, fluid handling and catalyst solution for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment, enabling large engines to meet EPA Tier IV and IMO Tier III regulations. Tenneco’s new marine SCR system has demonstrated effective NO_x reduction in bench and field testing. In laboratory validation, the system achieved average NO_x reduction efficiency levels of more than 90%.

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The system is designed specifically for high-horsepower engines in the marine, stationary and locomotive markets, providing precise and reliable delivery of liquid urea. It includes a proprietary, high-performance injector design, a precision mechatronic fluid delivery pump and customizable remote monitoring and controls.

Tenneco’s large engine SCR system is designed to meet the requirements of major maritime classification societies including the ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), DNV (Det Norske Veritas), CCS (China Classification Society), KR (Korean Register of Shipping) and Class NK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai). The system is currently being validated with marine and large engine customers, and is expected to be ready for production in 2015.

The fluid delivery system with dosing control software is capable of managing multiple injection points and sensors. The system can support urea flows up to 120 meters, which enables a wide array of installation options. Airless urea injection provides high dosing accuracy and consistency.

The system’s unique Human Machine Interface (HMI) can be accessed on the front of the fluid delivery box or remotely via a touch screen tablet. It features an easy-to-use interface to access onboard diagnostic functions and to monitor and control all system parameters, including but not limited to NO_x reduction performance and urea concentration levels in real time.

In addition to effective emissions reduction, field testing highlighted how the system’s form, fit, function and performance capabilities can be easily integrated into a vessel’s engine and control architecture. Field tests were conducted on a 224 ft. Great Lakes training vessel powered by four 800 horsepower, circa 1984 Tier 0 engines. In a series of validation tests, including the ISO 8178 E2 cycle, when outfitted with the aftertreatment system, the 1984 Tier 0 engines met all criteria for IMO Tier III and EPA Tier III compliance including NO_x, HC and SO_x.

Tenneco has also tested the same SCR aftertreatment technology in a stationary diesel generator set, demonstrating the system’s flexibility and scalability across multiple applications. When installed on a 970 horsepower, Tier II engine running ISO 8178 D2 cycle, the engine met all criteria for marine EPA Tier IV compliance.