Fuel Oil Heater
medium
Steam and electric heaters for HFO viscosity reduction before engine injection
Known Models (2)
Alfa Laval Viscochief VC
1-10 m³/h fuel throughput
· 45.0 kW
· Fuel Oil (HFO)
· Viscosity Controller/Heater
medium: Fuel Oil (HFO)
power_kw: 45
type: Viscosity Controller/Heater
Common Failures:
- • Heater element burnout
- • Viscosity sensor fouling
- • Control valve stiction
- • Temperature sensor drift
Service: Maintains fuel viscosity at 12-15 cSt before engine. Heater element check every 4000 hrs. Sensor calibration annually.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Alfa Laval oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
GEA Marine FO Heater
5-20 m³/h
· Fuel Oil (HFO)/Steam
· Steam FO Heater
medium: Fuel Oil (HFO)/Steam
type: Steam FO Heater
Common Failures:
- • Tube fouling from asphaltenes
- • Steam control valve failure
- • Temperature control instability
- • Tube leakage
Service: Critical for HFO operation. Clean tubes every 4000 hrs. Monitor fuel outlet temperature closely.
Spares: Ersatzteile über GEA oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.