In an interview with The Motorship, Rick Boom, Strategic Account Sales Sr. Manager, discussed how Woodward is tackling the unique challenges of methanol combustion.
The Motorship is a trade publication that focuses on the technical aspects of marine engineering and shipbuilding. The publication provides news, features, and analysis for industry professionals on propulsion, machinery, equipment, and how they relate to the business of running a ship.
This article was originally published by The Motorship. Author: David Stevenson.
As the maritime industry accelerates its transition towards low-carbon operations, methanol is fast emerging as a leading alternative fuel — praised for its cleaner emissions profile and growing availability.
Among the companies at the forefront of this technological shift is Woodward, a global engineering firm with more than 150 years of innovation in energy control systems. Their marine-focused solutions are driving significant developments in both newbuild and retrofit applications, helping engine manufacturers meet IMO carbon regulations while improving performance.
We sat down with Rick Boom, director of business development for Large Engine Systems at Woodward, to gain insight into how the company is tackling the unique challenges of methanol combustion. With a background in mechanical engineering and over two decades in the field, Rick has been instrumental in shaping Woodward’s approach to advanced fuel systems and engine control for dual-fuel and alternative fuel applications.
In an in-depth interview, Boom explains how Woodward’s Medium Pressure Injection (MPI) and High Pressure Dual Fuel (HPDF) systems are being tailored for marine methanol use, discusses retrofit potential, and explores how innovations like the company’s X-series actuators and LECM control systems are supporting new emission goals. His expertise provides a valuable look into how engineering is evolving to meet the demands of the green shipping revolution.
Click here to read Rick Boom’s full interview with The Motorship.
