Factors to Consider when Selecting Marine SCR System

Crucial factors for Marine SCR System that cannot be ignored

Let’s get some of the simple and important factors out of the picture:

1. Compatibility of Marine SCR System with your marine diesel engine.
2. If it’s not recommended by marine diesel engine manufacturer, will it void your engine warranty? (Usually the marine diesel engine manufacturer has a preferred OR in-house Marine SCR System)
3. Cost of the Marine SCR System as well as the installation

The above factors are very important that you verify with the Marine SCR System provider as well as your diesel engine manufacturer.

Secondary factors to consider

This section is dedicated to vessel owners that can choose their own Marine SCR System Provider. It is usually due to the following reasons:

• vessel is too old and the marine diesel engine is no longer under manufacturer warranty
• urgently require to retrofit to meet the NOx emission standard and does not receive immediate help from local engine dealers
• decided to DIY to save cost. Please consider carefully before you embark on this option, please consult your marine diesel engine dealer / manufacturer before doing so.

Age of Vessel and Usage Aspects

To be added after more research.

 

Installation Aspects

Because Marine SCR Systems require significant amount of space for

1. 40% Marine Urea Solution Tank
2. SCR converter
3. Marine SCR system control unit

You will need to consult the Marine SCR System provider on the space constraint on your vessel, especially for retrofitting.