TRADE FAIRS AND CONFERENCES
- Sea Japan . April 10-12, 2024 . Tokyo, Japan
- AVL High Power Systems Conference . April 17-18, 2024 . Graz, Austria
- SMM . September 3-6, 2024 . Hamburg, Germany
Press release: Rolls-Royce, Woodward L’Orange and WTZ jointly develop methanol engine for marine applications
- Goal: low-emission, high-speed combustion engine for ships
- New development contributes to decarbonization by running on green methanol
- German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection funds “MeOHmare” research project
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY), Woodward L’Orange and WTZ Roßlau have been working since the beginning of 2023 on the new joint project “MeOHmare”, which is receiving eight million euros in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. They have now confirmed their goals at a kick-off meeting in Friedrichshafen: By the end of 2025, the three partners will develop a concept for a high-speed internal combustion engine for ships that can run on green methanol in a CO2-neutral manner.
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Press release: Woodward Selected by Airbus to Provide Balance of Plant Solution for ZEROe Fuel Cell Demonstrator Contributing to Zero-Emission Flight
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 05, 2022—Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD), a global leader in aerospace energy conversion and control, announced that it will work together with Airbus to provide the Fuel Cell Balance of Plant (BoP) solution for the ZEROe demonstrator, which aims to put a zero-emission aircraft into service by 2035.
Woodward will contribute advanced design capabilities and world-leading fuel technologies to the ZEROe project for more sustainable air travel based on hydrogen propulsion. Woodward’s BoP will contribute an essential part of the project, with a comprehensive package of monitoring and control means for hydrogen fuel and air for the hydrogen fuel cell system.
“We’re pleased Airbus has decided to work with Woodward to provide component solutions to meet its high standards of safety, efficiency and performance for its ZEROe Fuel Cell demonstrator,” said Terry Voskuil, President, Woodward Aerospace. “The ZEROe project will provide important solutions in the portfolio for emission-free flying and will help fulfill the decarbonization goal. We’re very proud to be a part of it. Through our leading fuel cell technologies and our unsurpassed fuel component design capabilities, we’re committed to supporting Airbus in achieving its zero-emission ambition.”
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Woodward’s key SOGAV product acquires IGF-code compliance
Woodward’s Colorado SOGAV and Compliance teams have achieved a significant milestone with the company’s SOGAV product line. The SOGAV235 is now IGF-code-compliant and officially listed for IGF zone “0” applications. . Also the SOGAV105/145 has recently received the listing for IGF zone “0”.
Achieving IGF-code compliance represents a considerable challenge. One that the Woodward team has mastered smoothly – both in terms of NPI design and manufacturing location qualification. The SOGAV235 is now IGF-code-compliant and officially listed for IGF zone “0” applications. Compliance for the SOGAV105/145 is in the pipeline and expected in the not-too-distant future. Work on compliance for the SOGAV65 is also underway.
Woodward’s newly developed SOGAV235 gas admission valves succeed the company’s SOGAV250 and are commonly used in marine engine applications. The SOGAV235 will provide the same benefits as the SOGAV65 and SOGAV105 INSERT.
SOGAV: Gas admission solutions for improved engine performance: The SOGAV™ valves (Solenoid-Operated Gas Admission Valves) are a family of electrically actuated, high-response gas admission valves for in-manifold (port) fuel admission. They are designed for use on four-cycle, turbocharged, natural gas or dual-fuel engines. The performance and characteristics of a gas and dual-fuel internal combustion engine are significantly influenced by SOGAV gas admission valves.
SOGAV valves provide reliable and precise control of gas fuel admission in multipoint gas and dual-fuel engines. Woodward SOGAV valves are used in power generation, marine, rail and mining vehicle applications. The SOGAV valve is designed to be used as the valve portion of an overall gaseous fuel admission system delivering precise gas mass flow metering per cylinder. This enables gas engines and dual-fuel engines to operate lean burn – with increased efficiency and reduced emissions. They are available in gas mass flow metering capacities ranging from 70kw/cyl to 1500kw/cyl.
Woodward will be pleased to provide more detailed information on the newest SOGAV models, which allow a wider range of pressures and improved field service.
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A new product range for power-to-X fuels
The combustion engine industry is accelerating its efforts to decarbonize and switch from fossil fuels to alternative fuels produced from renewable sources (P2X), such as hydrogen, methanol and ammonia. There is a broad variety of combustion concepts for these fuels, and the best choice strongly depends on the target application. Woodward and Woodward L’Orange are developing a comprehensive portfolio of injection systems for P2X fuels for large engines – ranging from 100 kW/Cylinder to over 1000 kW/Cylinder – to enable all possible combustion concepts. For applications that require the highest levels of power density and efficiency, we have developed our High-Pressure Dual-Fuel (HPDF) platform for methanol and ammonia injection with full diesel backup capability.
Our new product range of direct solenoid actuated injection systems is perfectly tailored to meet market requirements for simpler and retrofittable systems:
- For methanol, we are developing a family of injection systems for Port Fuel Injection (PFI) and Direct Injection (DI). The injectors are designed for optimal atomization of the fuel to allow good mixing and minimize wall wetting.
- Injectors for hydrogen are also in development. Like methanol, they can either be used to inject the hydrogen directly (DI) into the combustion chamber or to integrate the injectors close to the intake valves into the intake manifold (PFI).
For gas engines that are adapted to run on gaseous P2X fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, Woodward’s well-known SOGAV gas admission valves are being optimized to withstand the properties of these fuels such as poor lubricity, corrosion behavior and hydrogen embrittlement.
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From waste to value: recycling ensures a new life for our new sustainable product packaging
High-quality recycling from our collaboration partner ‘rose plastic AG’ transforms plastic waste into a high-value raw material. What can be produced from it? Our packaging, for example. Find out here how it works and why it benefits the environment.
We have already achieved a lot in the areas of climate protection and energy efficiency at our production sites. We are aware of our responsibility and have implemented many different measures. In 2022, for example, we reduced our CO2 emissions by 80%! We are already meeting the annual emission reduction targets for the coming decades – to limit global warming to well below 2°C – in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement. On our journey towards becoming a climate-neutral company, we will be connecting to the Glatten local heating network in 2023. This will reduce our CO2 emissions by a further 10%.
Another logical step is the conversion of our packaging. We will soon be switching to 100% recycled packaging. As a result, our packaging will no longer be orange, but gray. The reason is quite simple: The raw material is so-called post-consumer recycled material. It consists of packaging waste that has been recycled by the end consumer. The recycled material is dark gray. Since the material mix determines the color shade, there may also be different shades of gray in the packaging.
We see this packaging switch as an interim step only. Of course, our efforts will extend further in the future, because the ideal packaging for us would be compostable or residue-free degradable. Currently, no such material is available on the market that meets our requirements in terms of impact resistance, weight, moisture, oil/heat/cold resistance and functionality. We will keep working to achieve this target in the future for the sake of the environment, sustainability and social responsibility.
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80% REDUCTION IN CO2 IN 2022
In 2022, we will be reducing our CO2 emissions by 80% thanks to green electricity! We are already meeting the annual emission reduction targets for the coming decades to limit global warming to well below 2°C in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement. On our journey to becoming a climate-neutral company, we will be connecting to the Glatten local heating network in 2023. This will reduce our CO2 emissions by a further 10%. Please click on the image and you will automatically access a PDF file of the article.
PUBLICATION / EVOLVING TOWARDS A FOSSIL-FREE TOMORROW
Reducing emissions and GHG throughout all applications ranks among Woodward L’Orange’s top priorities. To achieve the Paris agreement regarding the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG), the IMO aims to reduce emissions from the marine industry by 50% by 2050 compared to 2008. The pressure to decarbonize is clearly increasing. This article offers an overview of how to select the right Power-to-X (PtX) technologies for a given application and what the choices and benefits are, using a PtX fuel in an internal combustion engine. Please click on the image and you will automatically access a PDF file of the article.
PUBLICATION / THE MOTORSHIP
Check out Rick Boom’s interview with Stevie Knight from the Motorship (MS) publication. The article focuses on Woodward’s tried-and trusted SOGAVs (solenoid-operated gas admission valves) and how they are taking on current challenges and adapting to new realities. Rick Boom offers insight on how alternative fuels and the journey towards zero emissions are driving innovation to meet the needs of the market. Please click on the image and you will automatically access a PDF file of the article.
WE SUPPORT THE VDMA CAMPAIGN EMISSION 0 – ON THE WAY TO 2050
EMISSION 0 – ON THE WAY TO 2050 is a campaign by manufacturers of internal combustion engines for industrial applications and their suppliers. Our mission: We want to show you how combustion engines can be operated with ever fewer emissions and, in perspective, in a climate-neutral manner.
Climate protection, technology openness, life cycle analysis, regenerative energy sources, chemical energy sources, energy density, CO2 neutrality, exhaust gas aftertreatment, combustion technology – this and much more is what our mission is all about. You can find more information on the website www.Emission0.org
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