<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=1">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN 1 ● S</a> SRS celebrates centenary ● Renewable fuel ● Russian campaign Behind the scenes...AN ENGINE IS BORN Behind the scenes...AN ENGINE IS BORN ● SSRS celebrates centenary ● Renewable fuel ● Russian campaign No. 3,2007 Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 12.09 Sida 1
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=2">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 2 Yngve Skog Market Co-ordination Scania Industrial & Marine Engines This year, the Swedish Sea Rescue Society cele- brates its 100 year anniversary. The history of the society’s fleet reflects the history of boat design and engine technology in the 20th century. From hum- ble beginnings with a single wooden rowing boat to a professional service with a modern fleet exceed- ing 100 boats, the SSRS is now a familiar and reas- suring presence in Swedish waters. Over the years, many innovative Scania tech- nologies have been tested in the demanding envi- ronment offered by SSRS’s boats, technologies that today are standard features of our engines includ- ing electronic management systems and carbon composite components. And Scania’s drive to be at the forefront of tech- nical innovation continues; in this edition of Scania Power we find out about a promising new alter- native fuel called NExBTL that may well be the key to cleaner, renewable fuel. Congratulations, SSRS on 100 years of saving lives at sea. 2 Scania Power is a customer magazine issued four times a year by Scania Industrial & Marine Engines. You are welcome to quote Scania Power. Publisher Robert Sobocki robert.sobocki@scania.com Editor Ann-Helen Rova ann-helen.rova@scania.com Editorial,production and layout Greenwood Communications www.greenwood.se Print Modintryckoffset www.modintryckoffset.com Distribution Sign up for a free subscription by contacting us via phone,fax or e-mail. Scaniais one of the world's leading manu- facturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications,and of industrial and marine engines. Scania Industrial & Marine Engines manufac- tures,markets and sells engines for industrial, genset,marine and defence applications. Scania Industrial & Marine Engines SE-151 87 Södertälje Sweden Phone:+46 8 553 810 00 Fax:+46 8 553 829 93 E-mail:industrial.marine@scania.com www.scania.com No. 3,2007 Congratulations,SSRS 3 – 2007 Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 12.09 Sida 2
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=3">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 3 E specially inaugurated for the occasion, the 15,000-seater stadium is part of a large enter- tainment and leisure complex that includes restaurants, stages and car parking facilities. The site’s generator set was manufactured by Argentinian company Cramaco and supplied and installed by Powgen – Diesel S.A, with the latter company also constructing the soundproofed trailer that houses the genset. With its 1,000 litre fuel tank, the installation weighs just over seven tonnes. Powered by a Scania 16-litre V8 engine, the 550 Kva genset is easily capable of meeting the 400 Kva peak demand of the Roca Park complex. Complete installation “We were contracted to make the complete instal- lation of the power generator,” says Antonio Varrenti, Manager of Powgen. “This includes the provision of the equipment and the transference board which is installed inside the substation of the company that provides the public energy sup- ply. This allows the generator to produce electric- ity instantaneously in the event of a power cut.” Powgen are able to monitor the status of the genset from their offices – the generator automat- ically relays data to a computer installed at the company. Information about the genset starting up and closing down, as well as fuel consumption rates and maintenance indicators are all monitored remotely. “I believe that the Scania engine played a role in Powgen being awarded this contract,” says Mr Varrenti, “because it lets us offer an attractive package in terms of price, performance and power. It is an excellent engine from a well known manufac- turer.” Aftermarket focus Powgen was founded by Fernando Balsamo, its current president, in 1983. Today, the firm produces a total of 140 generator sets a year, around 50 – those that require the highest power output – are fitted with Scania engines. “Right from the start, we tried to offer the best possible aftermarket support, and in order to deliv- er that support, we have invested in highly trained technicians,” says Mr Balsamo. “Scania Argentina has all the supplies needed for our aftermarket activities and has superb, well-equipped training facilities. Any issues we encounter can be dealt with as effectively here in Argentina as in Europe.”■ One of the semi finals of tennis’s prestigious Davis Cup was played last year at Roca Park,Buenos Aires, Argentina.It was a good day for the local side that won 5-0 against their Australian opponents.The atmosphere in the stadium was reportedly electric,but had the electricity disappeared,a Scania-powered generator set would have immediately have swung into action and served the complex with power. The power to serve Serving up reserve power:Should the lights go out at the 15,000-seater Roca Park stadium,play can continue thanks to the genset installation. Story:Daniel Jatimliansky Photos:Marisa Lo Russo Antonio Varrenti,Manager of Powgen at the control panel of the Scania-powered generator set. Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 12.09 Sida 3
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=4">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 4 3 – 20074 T he society was formed in 1907 with money raised from public donations. The first boat in the Society’s fleet was a wooden rowing boat, followed by a fleet of motorised boats in 1912 that were based on the UK’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s boats. By 1917, the SSRS had their first rescue cruiser patrolling the Swedish coast. Today the fleet numbers some 140 modern lifeboats, each manned by a crew of volunteers, on standby 24 hours a day to set to sea at just 15 min- utes notice. The work of the society is funded entirely by membership subscriptions and dona- tions. Collaboration with Scania Per Egon Persson is the head of SSRS’s technical department, and responsible for all technical aspects of the society’s existing boats, as well as the speci- fication of new boats. “Our relationship with Scania goes back many years,” says Mr Persson. “And it has not just been a question of using the company’s engines. Because our boats operate in very demanding conditions, Scania has often tested new technologies on our ves- sels.” That new technology has, over the years, includ- ed carbon shafts and electronic engine management systems, features that were once only found on mil- itary boats but that now benefit all Scania customers. “When we chose the Scania 9-litre engine, used in many of our boats, we did so because it was a proven engine that, with its compact dimensions, fitted easily into our boats where space is at a pre- mium,” says Mr Persson. Saving the environment With most of the fleet’s boats at sea for only 150- 200 hours per year, fuel economy has, in the past not been a primary concern for the SSRS, but that is set to change. “We try to minimise the environ- mental impact of our operations, and will be moving over to a more environmentally friendly, This year,SSRS – the Swedish Sea Rescue Society marks its one hundredth anniversary.To celebrate the fact and to raise awareness of the work done by the society,a series of open days were held around Sweden during the summer.Scania Power caught up with them in Stockholm. Engine room tour:Hans Juhlin from the rescue sta- tion Dalarö stands between two Scania engines. Per Egon Persson is the head of SSRS’s technical department and responsible for all the technical aspects of the society’s fleet. Story and photos:Rob Naylor A century of saving Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 12.09 Sida 4
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=5">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 5 3 – 20075 but more expensive fuel called Ecopar,” explains Mr Persson. Ecopar produces cleaner exhaust emis- sions than conventional diesel and less greenhouse gasses. The fuel has the additional benefit of being non-toxic to water-borne life forms, making it espe- cially suitable for use in environmentally sensitive areas such as the Stockholm archipelago. Co-operation crucial In the business of saving lives at sea, collaboration and co-operation take on a new importance. In contrast to commercial operations, sea rescue organ- isations enjoy a free exchange of information on technical matters. “Every two years, sea rescue services from across Europe meet to discuss technical issues and advances,” says Mr Persson. “If one organisation finds a better way of doing something, or has a technical problem that needs solving, there is an open discourse. We co-operate fully because we are working towards a common goal, that is to save peo- ple’s lives.” “Over the years, Scania has been great to work with, particularly in terms of problem solving and helping with technical issues,” adds Mr Persson, “but for us the most important element in the rela- tionship is service. If we do encounter a problem, we need help fast because people’s lives could be at stake – Scania’s engineers have often come out to fix a problem at very short notice.” For more information about the SSRS, visit www.ssrs.se■ SSRS volunteers enjoy the sun in Stockholm before performing a sea rescue demonstration for the public. Various ships from the SSRS fleet line the walkway at the centenary roadshow in Stockholm. Putting on a show:SSRS volunteers find them- selves all at sea. Luckily a group of rescue runners are close at hand to demonstrate how to perform a professional rescue. lives Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 12.10 Sida 5
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=6">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 6 3 – 20076 The journey starts in the pattern shop,where steel moulds create the pattern for the outside of the engine. Nearby at the coreshop,a model of the engine’s interior is created. The forms are made of sand mixed with binding and activating agents. The sand models are then handled by a robot on the automated production line. Complete individual moulds head to the assembly station, in this photograph ‘cup and drag’ cores are pictured. Completed engine blocks made of hardened sand stand ready for the moulding line… … while the outer moulds advance on the moulding line to join them. The number of processes involved in producing a modern combustion engine is vast. Here is an overview of the process that starts in the pattern shop,and ends in the paint shop... Photos:Rob Naylor Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-21 07.54 Sida 6
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=7">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 7 3 – 20077 Meanwhile,pig iron and recycled metal from Scania’s workshops head for the smelter. A secret blend of metals is also added. Two tons of molten iron is poured from the furnace into a ladle before being transferred to the pouring station. A line of engine block moulds is filled with the molten iron and an engine is born. After seven hours of controlled cooling,the engine blocks are stacked awaiting further processing. The engine blocks are then pulled from the line and put through a grind- ing machine that produces a perfect surface on the engine’s ports. Next,a technician inspects and finishes the block by hand. When he is satisfied with the condition of the block,it is pressure tested… Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-21 07.55 Sida 7
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=8">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 8 … and painted with a corrosion inhibitor before heading to the production plant. On the production line,components are fitted to the engine block. In this picture,the transmission is being mounted. Once fully assembled,a rigorous quality control is performed... ...before the engine gets its first test run at the on-site testing facility. Only now are the engines ready for one of their most distinctive features... ...the signature Scania orange paint job. 3 – 20078 Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-21 07.56 Sida 8
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=9">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 9 G ünter Kleinschek, Scania’s Fuels Co-ordi- nator, is a specialist in fuels and their effects on engines. He is also closely involved in fol- lowing the testing of alternative fuels. A key proj- ect Mr Kleinschek, and Scania is involved in at the moment is development and testing of BTL (bio- mass to liquid) fuel. The producer of the new fuel (called NExBTL) is Finland’s Neste Oil. The company has already built the first plant dedicated to producing this new fuel and will have a second plant up-an-running during 2008. Neste says that the annual production capacity of each plant will reach 170,000 tonnes. But what is special about this particular second generation renewable fuel? “As well as significant- ly reducing exhaust emissions, NExBTL can be produced from both animal and vegetable fats. It can also be blended with conventional diesel fuel in higher fractions than other alternative fuels,” explains Mr Kleinschek. Helsinki trial The fuel will be tested in an extensive, three year trial, to take place in Helsinki, Finland. During the trial, four buses will run on 100 per cent NExBTL, and two “control” busses will be fuelled by conventional diesel. At the end of the three years, the engines will be dismantled and exam- ined to assess the effect of the fuel on the engine components. “The buses will be fitted with standard, unmod- ified Scania engines,” says Mr Kleinschek. “What we will be looking for at the end of the trial is the long term effect of the fuel on the materials used in the engine.” Heavy-duty engine tests conducted by consor- tium members Scania, the City of Helsinki, Neste and VTT (The Technical Research Centre of Finland), measured a significant decrease in regu- lated emissions compared to fossil-based diesel including: ● Nitrogen oxide reduced by 7-20% ● Particulates reduced by 17-46% ● Carbon Monoxide reduced by 45-55% ● Hydrocarbons reduced by 45-55% Further tests conducted by VTT also revealed a reduction in non-regulated emissions including ben- zene, PAH, 1.3-butadiene and mutagenic activity. However good an alternative fuel is though, it is its compatibility with existing engines that is the key to it being adopted by the market. So far, research in to the qualities of the new fuel has been positive and for his part, Mr Kleinschek is optimistic about the prospects for this type of fuel: “It is vital that we find a renewable, effective alternative to fos- sil fuels. I think that this particular process, BTL, holds the key and that we are looking at the future of fuel with this product.”■ Second generation fuel promises: CLEANER,GREENER DIESEL Story:Rob NaylorPhotos:Calle Andersson/Neste Oil A promising new renewable fuel is to be evaluated in extended European field trials.Scania is part of the consortium that will evaluate the trials,and will perform technical evaluation of the new fuel. 3 – 20079 Günter Kleinschek,Scania’s Fuels Co-ordinator,believes that BTL fuels represent the future for renewable fuels. Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 14.43 Sida 9
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=10">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 10 3 – 200710 S cania is one of the longest-established – and most successful – foreign automotive brands in Russia today. Effective support in the form of a technical centre, dealerships and a ded- icated distribution network have all helped to con- solidate the company’s position in this economically vibrant market. Industrial & Marine Engines though, had not been actively included in the product portfolio offered to Russian customers. That changed in April this year when Sergey Lebedev was appointed Sales Director. His responsibilities include managing sales of Scania’s industrial and marine engine sales across Russia. “We anticipate great demand for Scania’s engine range here in Russia,” says Mr Lebedev. “People are already aware of Scania, mainly thanks to the large number of our buses and trucks on Russian roads. People are also familiar with the key qualities the brand represents – namely fuel economy, aftersales support and reliability. Spreading the news “My job is to spread the news that we are now able to offer the full Scania engine range, and to work with the customer to make sure we can offer them the best possible service and support.” Russia has many industries that would benefit from the key qualities offered by Scania’s engine range – marine, forestry, power generation and container handling to name but a few. In addi- tion to these industries, Russia’s oil and gas indus- try is also expected to be an important segment. “I believe that the oil and gas industry in Russia, that uses mobile drill rigs requiring powerful, reli- able engines will be very interested in exploring the advantages of using a Scania engine,” says Mr Lebedev. “It used to be the case that customers in Russia made their purchasing decisions solely on purchase price, but things are different today. Most indus- tries have come to realise that it is a false economy to buy an inferior engine that will ultimately be very expensive in terms of fuel consumption, downtime and maintenance.” Adds Mr Lebedev. “The Russian market increasingly demands quality and reliabil- ity, attributes that have been synonymous with the Scania name for over a hundred years.”■ Russian campaign begins... The story of Scania in Russia is a successful one.Sales of trucks and buses have risen consistently,year after year,backed by a growing network of dealerships.But the company has lacked an important element in its product portfolio for Russia – until now. Story and Photos:Rob Naylor Scania’s newly appointed Sales Director,Sergey Lebedev anticipates great demand for Scania engines in Russia. Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 14.43 Sida 10
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=11">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 11 The annual Seawork exhibition – the largest inter- national commercial maritime exhibition and business forum ever held in a European working port environment – took place in June in Southampton, England. This year the exhibition celebrates its tenth anniversary and was well attended, with thou- sands of exhibitors flocking to the event. Scania is a regular exhibitor at Seawork, and this year showcased its latest offering to the marine mar- ket, the 12-litre 700hp diesel engine. The power of the new engine means it is ideally suited for use in pilot boats, as well as passenger vessels. A team from Scania Great Britain Ltd attend- ed the exhibition and greeted new and old cus- tomers and, in keeping with tradition, hosted a very popular champagne and strawberries recep- tion on the second day. After years of development, Scania’s new engine platform has arrived. Even without aftertreatment, the new engines meet the stricter exhaust standards that go into effect in the EU in two years time. Also making their market debut are Scania’s third genera- tion ethanol engines, which offer up to a 90 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emis- sions. Scania is also entering a crucial phase in the testing of a commercially viable hybrid technology – one that will make very large fuel and environmental savings possible. Scania’s new Euro 5 engine platform is now ready for the market, starting with the 5- and 6-cylinder inline engines. It will grad- ually replace the current platform over the next few years. Euro 5 becomes mandatory within the European Union in October 2009. Scania is the first truck manufacturer to achieve Euro 5 without exhaust gas aftertreat- ment – the result of groundbreaking tech- nologies, including a new fuel injection sys- tem, used to control performance and fuel efficiency. The new platform has been optimised for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and for Scania XPI, a new injection system developed jointly with Cummins. This is to ensure that the engines will meet established targets and standards for performance and fuel econo- my, as well as for consistent environmental performance, robustness and convenient oper- ation. With EGR, exhausts are lowered dur- ing combustion, eliminating the need for aftertreatment equipment and tanks to carry additives on-board the vehicle. Showtime at Seawork New engine platform ready for production The Scania Great Britain team. From left:Ian Cooper,Tony Eade, Julian Tompkins,Ray Johnson, Geoff Bell and Stewart Dale met customers and showcased the new 12-litre marine engine. Ready to roll:Scania’s new engine platform has arrived. Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 12.11 Sida 11
<a href="/v5/viewer/files/Default_s.aspx?gKey=1jt2b21s&gInitPage=12">07-03 Behind the scenes... AN ENGINE IS BORN Sida </a> 12 T he chief executives of some of the world’s largest corporations were among the crowds who turned out to wish the new rescue ves- sel good luck as it was officially christened and incorporated into the Swedish fleet. Marc Wallenberg Jr, named in honour of a member of the famous Swedish Wallenberg fam- ily of investment bankers, is powered by two Scania 12-litre, 500 hp engines, and has a state-of-the-art design for maximum safety at sea. It can travel at 35 knots in all weathers and is capable of righting itself in just three seconds in the unlikely event of it capsizing. But for Lars Göran Uthberg, captain of the Marc Wallenberg Jr, and crew members Christer Nyberg and Thomas Snäll, it is the sheer power of the Scania engines that is the most important and welcome feature. “These are 500 horsepower units and we can get out more out of them if we need to,” says Uthberg. “That gives us a lot of security when we are out there in rough weather, trying to get to the rescue scene with both the wind and the waves against us.” Mr Nyberg adds: “This boat powers ahead at 35 knots and is incredibly maneuverable. It’s a fantastic feeling of security to know that we’ve got the power to perform virtually any type of rescue task.” Marc Wallenberg Jr is one of 135 rescue vessels stationed around the country operating within the voluntary Swedish Sea Rescue Society, which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. Rolf Westerström, the society’s managing direc- tor, says: “We are very grateful for the generosity of the Wallenberg family and to Scania for its commit- ment in supporting this very worthy cause.” ■ Good luck Marc! A new high-tech rescue cruiser,equipped with Scania engines has joined the Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) fleet.Reported to be the most technically advanced vessel of its kind,the Marc Wallenberg Jr was christened recently at an official ceremony in Stockholm. Story:Terry Greenwood Photos:Tedd Soost No. 3,2007 Ceremony for a worthy cause:Olga Wallenberg, christened the boat on behalf of the Wallenberg family,with Marcus Wallenberg (left), chairman of the Swedish bank,SEB and crewman Christer Nyberg. Security at sea:The state-of-the-art rescue vessel, Marc Wallenberg Jr,fitted with its Scania engines, prepares to take her place in the SSRS fleet. Scaniapower_3_2007 07-09-18 12.11 Sida 12
