MAN Energy Solutions has announced a new licence agreement, recently signed with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI-EMD) for MAN’s TCT axial turbocharger series.
Due to run for ten years, this is the first turbocharger licence agreement MAN Energy Solutions has signed with HHI-EMD. Generally considered to be the largest marine two-stroke engine builder, HHI-EMD has been a long-term low-speed licensee of MAN Energy Solutions for decades.
C.Y. Lyu, EVP HHI-EMD, said: “In adding MAN Energy Solutions’ latest axial-turbocharger product for two-stroke engines to our portfolio, this licence agreement starts a new chapter in the cooperation between our two companies. We believe that it will strengthen our market position significantly and enable us to fulfil requests from shipowners worldwide.”
Dr Daniel Struckmeier, Head of Sales and Licence Turbochargers, MAN Energy Solutions, said: “I would like to thank Hyundai for their part in this extraordinary achievement. We are convinced that our new TCT series brings the best, overall turbocharger attributes to the market and I am certain that HHI-EMD will reap the full benefit from this licence in the future. This licence agreement provides a mutual basis for HHI-EMD to optimise its offerings within the two-stroke engine segment and for MAN Energy Solutions to showcase the TCT series. Simultaneously, it also highlights the competitiveness of TCT turbochargers and is an important milestone on our path to increasing market share in Korea and, indeed, worldwide.”
The TCT turbocharger series was launched in 2019, starting with the TCT40, and subsequently followed by the TCT30, TCT50 and TCT60. Ultimately, the series will comprise six frame-sizes including TCT70 and TCT80 units. The newly developed radial compressor and axial turbine are key components of the series. Both have been developed with new design features, backed by simulation technologies, resulting in a compact and lightweight turbocharger design.
For two-stroke engines, TCT-series turbochargers are suitable for engines ranging from 5.5 MW up to 24 MW per turbocharger. Typical applications include prime movers for container vessels, large bulk carriers or tankers.
