Innovative marine exhaust and electric solutions from Fuji Electric

The world’s smallest

wet scrubber is here

7m

6m

5m

4m

3m

2m

1m

Creative use of space and resources are timeless hallmarks of

ship design, as well as the guiding philosophy behind the new
SaveBlue wet scrubber and laser gas analyzer, just two of the many
environmentally minded products on offer from Fuji Electric.

As the 2020 IMO regulations draw near, the shipping industry

must look into all feasible methods of compliance. As regards LNG,
a number of studies point to the fact that the availability of this
fuel, due to a lack of distribution infrastructure, is uncertain, not to
mention the prohibitive cost of retrofitting existing vessels.

One thing is sure – major changes are needed, and Fuji Electric’s
solution is both the least expensive and the easiest to install, whether
retrofitting or building new.

As well as being the world’s smallest, our wet scrubber will pay for itself
in three years, and it allows continued use of common heavy fuel oil
(HFO). It makes sense to invest in a safe, sustainable solution that
saves both money and the environment. The choice is clear: SaveBlue.
 Searching for the best solution
To meet the coming IMO emissions regulations, there are several possible courses of action: installation
of a wet scrubber, a switch to LNG fuel, or other options including the use of costly marine gas oil
(MGO), which is less readily available.
LNG: A risky bet
There has been much discussion
about LNG as a potential marine fuel,
and no comparative study of wet
scrubbers and LNG can avoid a few
key facts:
CAPEX $
➤ The costs in money and time needed to retrofit
a ship with a dedicated LNG driveline are
undeniably high.
➤ By comparison, wet scrubbers require a
smaller initial investment, and take less time
to install.
COMPLEXITY
➤ Once installed, an LNG-burning system is
complex, requiring extra training for crew to
LNG
ensure safe maintenance.
➤ Wet scrubbers, on the other hand, are “hands
free,” needing relatively little attention and
maintenance.
LNG
AVAILABILITY
➤ The clear lack of adequate distribution
infrastructure in Europe for LNG begs
questions about its availability in the future.
➤ By contrast, wet scrubbers allow the ongoing
...
use of abundant and inexpensive HFO while
meeting the 2020 IMO regulations.
CARGO CAPACITY
LNG TEU
➤ LNG loses the vital race for space. Fuel storage
can eat as much as 3%* of a ship’s TEU slots,
which directly impacts profitability.
➤ Wet scrubbers are by far the most compact
solution. They take up at most 0.3%* of available
TEU slots, meaning savings on every voyage.
* From a study conducted by Germanischer Lloyd
 SaveBlue: The world’s smallest wet scrubber
and smartest gas analyzer
Aboard ships, use of space is linked
directly to profitability. Thanks to
Fuji Electric’s innovative cyclone
technology, a SaveBlue wet scrubber Emission gas monitor
for a ship with a 10 MW engine
is just seven meters tall and two Laser gas analyzer
meters in diameter, occupying less Wet scrubber
than half the volume of competitors’
scrubbers.
The SaveBlue laser gas analyzer, Economizer
Tank
which is compact, durable, and
Pump
provides real-time monitoring, is Water
Control panel
easily installed on any marine wet treatment High-voltage generator
scrubber to ensure compliance with
Filter Engine
the 2009 EGCS Guidelines while
keeping your operating costs low.
Electrostatic precipitator

The SaveBlue advantage

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The SaveBlue wet scrubber yields
more space to work with when
OPTIMAL ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
designing new ships – as well as less-
expensive, smoother retrofits. Our wet scrubber is specially engineered %
Pressure
for minimal pressure loss, keeping engine
performance at a premium.

ENERGY EFFICIENT
Save
The Fuji Electric system uses half as much water
as existing competitors’ scrubbers, which means
half as much power used for pumping.

STRONG
AFTERMARKET SUPPORT
The SaveBlue solution comes with peace of mind,
because we stand behind our products. From
friendly remote support to fast solutions on the
ground, our total aftermarket support will keep
you running clean.
 Return on Investment
The SaveBlue wet scrubber delivers where it counts most: the bottom line.
Return on Investment (ROI) calculations are complex and highly case specific, with variables including
ship class, size and age, route, and time spent in Emission Control Areas.
With low installation and retrofitting costs, the Fuji Electric solution pays for itself in just three years.

Typical SaveBlue payback times

7 9
$250
20 MW engine 8 $350
6
$500
New build 7
5
ROI (years)

Retrofit 6

4 5

years
3 4

3
2
2
1
1

1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

Hours in ECA Annual Fuel Consumption in ECA (t)

The Fuji Electric Solution

After decades of experience making tailored Environmental & Energy Management Systems (E&EMS) for
multiple industries, Fuji Electric has decided to focus on the maritime industry. Our wet scrubber, laser gas
analyzer, electrostatic precipitator, and inverters are just a few parts of the vessel-wide E&EMS we offer.
These devices and others are designed to dovetail seamlessly, not only to reduce emissions in line with the
2020 IMO regulations, but to optimize power use in all onboard operations.

Chemical engineering Measurement and Electrostatic

technology analysis technology technology
Wet scrubber Laser gas analyzer Electrostatic precipitator

Water treatment Heat recovery Monitoring and

technology technology control technology
Waste-water scrubber treatment Binary power generation E&EMS, including hardware and software
From land to sea:
Solutions for a cleaner planet
For 90 years, Fuji Electric has been innovating the energy technologies at the root
of society’s electricity use: power generation and social infrastructure, industrial
infrastructure, power electronics, electronic devices, and food and beverage
distribution. Our aim is to bridge the gap between energy concerns and the
environment.

As an industry leader, Fuji Electric has supplied Tunnel Ventilation Systems and AC
Electrostatic Precipitators world wide since 1979. This technology has now been
optimally adapted for maritime use.

Fuji Electric’s array of gas analyzers allow precise monitoring of exhaust emission
constituents and have been adapted for use at sea.

After decades of working to optimize energy use and minimize environmental

impact on land, where standards have long been strict, Fuji Electric’s SaveBlue
product line extends our goal to the oceans, to meet a new frontier of
environmental regulation.

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