Multi-fuel Evolve engine revealed at Europort 2023

Its Evolve 6EL23 engine is a multi-fuel, six-cylinder medium-speed engine for newbuild projects. It can run efficiently on diesel with an exhaust aftertreatment system for compliance with IMO Tier III and European Union Stage V emissions standards.

This engine is predesigned for use with biofuels, synthetic fuels and LNG, and with new fuels such as methanol and hydrogen for ultra-low and zero emissions.

ABC said it is the third engine model from the Evolve platform to embrace the future of engine technology, joining the 4EL23 at the entry-level of the Evolve engine line up and the Evolve 20EV23, ABC’s flagship model representing the pinnacle of power within the range, which was launched in 2022.

This six-cylinder Evolve engine was introduced as the industry enters “a new era of green shipping” said ABC Engines chief executive Tim Berckmoes, “The 6EL23 revolutionises the industry by seamlessly embracing a range of fuels, from conventional options to green alternatives,” he said.

“Our commitment is always customer-oriented, aimed at assisting them in making future-proof choices. No matter which paths the future takes, the Evolve 6EL23 is primed for our business partners’ operations towards low and zero-carbon power.”

Evolve 6EL23 has a cylinder power output of 360 kW/cylinder, advanced fuel injection technology, variable valve timing, a single or double-stage turbocharger and a range in revolutions from 720 rpm to 1,200 rpm.

Its nominal power range is 1,230 kW at 750 rpm to 2,160 kW with a two-stage turbocharger and 1,200 rpm, an idling speed of 400 rpm, cylinder bore of 230 mm and stroke of 310 mm.