Emission measurements Last Modified 27.05.2008

Emission measurements

Emission measurements from Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä offers a system for emission measurements which meets the IMO Annex VI of Marpol 73/78 Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, NOx Technical Code, ISO 8178-4.

This code demands certified equipment, accurate calibrations, correct measurement procedures and skilled personnel.

The NOx measurement report specifies:

  • Engine speed and torque for power calculations.
  • Fuel consumption for calculations according to ISO 3046-1
  • Temperatures of charge air, exhaust gas, cooling water and lubricating oil
  • Pressures and humidity in the charge air system
  • Exhaust gas composition with regard to NOx, CO, CO2 and O2.

The measurements will be performed in accordance with the Technical Code for a number of different load conditions corresponding to the application category.