SL2018-659/JAP Cermet-Coated Piston Rings for Operation on Low-Sulphur Fuels (0.5% S or lower) HOT!

The owners of engines operated on VLSFO and ULSFO may face certain challenges with scuffing between the cylinder liner and piston rings. Operation on gas or other low-flashpoint fuels containing no sulphur gives challenges similar to those faced when operating on ULSFO in a SECA or on 0.5% S fuel. Prolonged operation on these fuels may lead to bore polished liner surfaces with a subsequent risk of liner scuffing as the consequence.

Prolonged operation on these fuels may lead to bore polished liner surfaces with a subsequent risk of liner scuffing as the consequence.