Addendum: Excessive Linear Wear While using VLSFOs

Capt. John

The Viswa group published a White Paper in April 2020 to explain the possible root cause of liner wear and scuffing issues when using Very Low Sulfur Fuels (VLSFOs). 

Below is Viswa’s Addendum to its white paper on Linear Wear. 

Possible causes of damage

Approximately 16% of the problem cases encountered by the shipowners in 2020 (as reported to us) were related to liner wear and scuffing issues. 

Viswa’ White Paper discussed the possible causes of damage to cylinder liners and piston rings. 

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