At today's prices, a vessel
fueled by coal can cost nearly
$3 million less per year to operate
than one powered by diesel. And
that's based on fuel prices alone.
When you consider the higher
maintenance cost of a diesel, and
its need for expensive lubricating
oil, the difference becomes even
more staggering.
Small wonder that coal is making a
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The boilers will power a
665-foot vessel with each supply-
ing 48,000 pounds of superheated
steam per hour at a temperature
of 900F and operating at a pres-
sure of 870 psi. Only proven
state-of-the-art technology is
used and the fuel is readily avail-
able coal.
The boilers and the totally
enclosed coal and ash handling
systems are custom engineered to
meet specific operating require-
ments. And with these fully auto-mated units toe's no need for
m What's
struction that have delivered top
performance and high reliability
for decades.
Of course, we're not new-
comers to marine coal power.
Our last coal-fired boilers which
were launched on the Great Lakes
in the 1950s are still in operation
today. And now, once again we're
offering significant coal-based
fuel savings at sea.
After all, when you can save
a million here, a million there, it
all adds up.
Foster Wheeler Boiler Corporation,
Livingston, New Jersey 07039.
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