Fuel Oil Heater
high
3 / 3 Modelle (Inspector)
Steam or electric heater for fuel oil viscosity control before injection
4000h
Service Interval
20 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
Aalborg
1 Hersteller · 3 Modelle
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Aalborg
3 ✓ 3 verifiziert
EH 200
✓ verifiziert
Inspector
200 kW
· 200.0 kW
· Fuel Oil (HFO)
Common Failures:
- • Heating element burnout
- • Thermostat failure
- • Coking on element surface
- • Temperature overshoot
Service: Electric FO heater; clean element surface if coking observed.
Spares: Aalborg: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
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SH-300 Steam
✓ verifiziert
Inspector
300 kW equivalent
· Fuel Oil (HFO) / Steam
Common Failures:
- • Steam tube leakage
- • Condensate drain blocked
- • Temperature control valve stuck
Service: Steam-heated shell-and-tube; drain condensate properly to avoid water hammer.
Spares: Aalborg: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
MFH Micro
✓ verifiziert
Inspector
50 kW
· 50.0 kW
· Fuel Oil (MDO/MGO)
· Fuel Oil Heating
Common Failures:
- • Element failure
- • Control relay malfunction
- • Overheat protection tripping
Service: Small inline heater for MDO; used on dual-fuel systems.
Spares: Aalborg: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Pros
- Compact design for space-saving installation
- Suitable for dual-fuel systems
- Efficient heating of marine diesel oil
- Reliable performance in various marine applications
- Easy maintenance and service
Cons
- Element failure can occur, requiring replacement
- Control relay malfunctions may lead to operational issues
- Overheat protection tripping can cause downtime
- Limited to specific fuel types
- May require additional components for full system integration
Typical Vessels:
ContainerTankerBulk CarrierGeneral Cargo
Certifications:
DNVBVLR
Decision Guide: Choose if you need a compact, efficient fuel oil heater for dual-fuel systems and have limited space available. Avoid if you require a heater for larger fuel quantities or more complex system integrations.
Use Cases: Typically deployed in marine diesel oil heating applications on dual-fuel vessels, such as container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers, where compact size and efficient heating are crucial.