NYK to install air compression systems on LNG-fuelled car carriers

NYK is set to implement a cutting-edge Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) system in the construction of LNG-fuelled car carriers by Shin Kurushima Dockyard, with the first vessel anticipated for delivery in 2026.

The VCR system has the capability to dynamically adjust the air compression ratio within the engine combustion chamber, ensuring an optimal balance tailored to engine power and the specific properties of LNG fuel.

This fine-tuned adjustment is poised to enhance fuel efficiency during...

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