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Driving sustainability via pipeline system excellence
by : SAMI J . ANTEROINEN
Methanol is one of the new and exciting fuels used in the marine industry – with TUI Cruises ’ Mein Schiff 7 and RCCL Celebrity ’ s Edge Series newbuild being among the first methanol fuel capable cruise ships . Currently under construction at shipyards , the environmentallyfriendly cruise ships will be delivered in 2024 – 2025 .
Uwira , an innovative Finnish pipeline manufacturer , is charged with delivering the demanding methanol pipeline solutions to ships under construction . Sales & Sustainability Director Samuli Kuusisto says that Uwira has decades of experience in producing advanced pipeline solutions .
“ Now , we are excited to contribute to key methanol projects .”
Director of Development Thomas Hägglund and Sales & Sustainability Director Samuli Kuusisto from Uwira .
Uwira ’ s modular solutions use double-walled pipes that guarantee safe trans- need high pressure in the pipes .”
tion that carries LNG . With LNG , you don ’ t
fer of hazardous fuels , in this case , methanol .
SAFETY COMES FIRST
“ While the solution features double-walled pipes , it ’ s not the same solu- high pressure to work – which , in turn ,
The methanol solution , however , requires
requires exacting standards for the onboard pipes that typically run for 30 – 50 meters to each engine .
“ We have developed our pipeline solution to deal with high pressure and pressure fluctuations that come with the technology . When we visit projects abroad , we want to point out the importance of the high-pressure fluctuation issues .” Kuusisto says , adding that the Finnish company is really a forerunner in this regard :
Uwira ’ s double-walled pipes can withstand pressures of up to 1,800 bar . The company ’ s double-walled pipes are made of materials such as steel , stainless steel , Duplex , and Super-Duplex Stainless Steel .
Uwira can handle pipeline prefabrication as well as installation for methanol projects . “ We have a dedicated team for installations alone ,” says Kuusisto .
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