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In an extension of their existing cooperation in the development of 2-stage turbocharged medium speed diesel engines, Finnish power solutions provider Wärtsilä and Swiss turbocharging specialist ABB Turbo Systems have announced their intention to cooperate with a third partner, Swiss-based aftertreatment specialist Hug Engineering.

The objective of the new joint project is to develop an innovative compact selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system especially tailored to operate with two-stage turbocharging.

Under the envisaged agreement, Wärtsilä, ABB Turbo Systems and HUG Engineering will target a further expansion of flexible engine operation at reduced NOx emissions and optimized fuel consumption, as well as targeting savings in first and life cycle costs.

"To develop the new combined SCR and turbocharging solution and its integrated application on the engine, the partners will combine their expertise and resources in order to achieve early readiness for market," Wärtsilä said in a statement.

A further step in co-operation

In April 2010, Wärtsilä and ABB Turbo Systems announced their joint cooperation in a development programme for a new application of two-stage turbocharging on large diesel engines. The application of two-stage turbocharging technology on Wärtsilä diesel engines has been developed through close cooperation between the two companies.

In this programme, Wärtsilä is focusing on developing advanced engine technology, which, with the turbocharger, is said to be able to reach the highest possible performance and become a cost-effective commercial solution for customers. ABB Turbo Systems is delivering the turbocharging technology with defined performance in terms of airflow, pressure ratios and efficiency.