When the development of the two-stroke low-pressure DF lean-burn technology started, the extensive experience from Wärtsilä’s four-stroke developments could be utilized as a base in several technology areas. These include engine automation and control, pilot injection, gas supply system and engine testing to mention a few.
Still, while having some of the technologies in place, the characteristics of the two-stroke engine required additional fundamental developments, which at the same time turned out to open up new opportunities.
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