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New Caledonian company, ENERCAL, wanted to optimise the operational cost and performance of their power plant. The solution was a Wärtsilä 46 Performance optimisation, consisting of engine tuning by means of a camshaft modification to Miller timing and an upgrade to ABB-TPL76C turbochargers. Two years of operation has established a 5g/kWh improvement for each engine, which enabled savings of about $400,000 in 2016.
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"The performance improvement of the power plant was much higher than we originally anticipated. Performance tests have shown savings on the specific fuel oil consumption of more than 8g/kWh."

Teddy Theodore, Operations manager of ENERCAL Nepoui power plant.

 
    Challenge
    • Maintaining the competitive edge
    • Reducing the operating costs of the power plant through guaranteed lower fuel consumption.
    Solution
    • Installation of a Wärtsilä 46 performance optimisation package consisting of engine tuning by means of unique camshaft modification to Miller timing and an upgrade to ABB-TPL76C turbochargers and other engine components & settings.
    Benefits
    • An average of 5g/kWh lower fuel consumption (in some cases as high as 8g/kWh)
    • Reduced maintenance costs through less parts and more flexible service intervals.

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