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The Hitachi B&W Twin Bank Diesel Engine proves energy-efficient and cost saving in active service. Having a deadweight capacity of 85,280 long tons, "Globtik Britain" is the first ship in active service to employ the energy-saving Hitachi B&W 2x8K45GTC Twin Bank Two-Stroke Crosshead Type Marine Diesel Engine. The economies of the Twin Bank configuration are many. The Twin Bank Diesel Engine reduces fuel oil consumption by using a large diameter, low-speed propeller that serves to increase the propulsive efficiency, thereby decreasing the power needed for propulsion. Constant-pressure turbocharging gives it the lowest fuel consumption of any low-speed diesel engine, and a better rate than medium-speed diesel engines. As compared with conventional type low-speed diesel engines, the Twin Bank Diesel Engine for the "Globtik Britain" achieves approximately a 24% total saving with main engine fuel consumption and propulsion horsepower. It also burns low-grade fuel and is lighter and more compact than a conventional diesel engine, so installation opens up more space for cargo. Furthermore, reliability and drive system performance are outstanding and all the main parts are interchangeable with those of a B&W K45GF Series engine. Also, the Twin Bank Diesel Engine requires less lubrication. HITACHI ZOSEN INTERNATIONAL, S.A.: London: Winchester House, 77 London Wall, London, EC2N 1BQ, England Phone: 01-588-3531/3 Tele* 887873/884009 Greece: 98 B Filonos Street, Piraeus, Greece Phone: 452-7548/9 Telex: 212943 HITACHI ZOSEN U.S.A. LTD.: New York: 345 Park Avenue, New York, N Y 10154, USA Phone 212 355-5650 Telex: 232036, 12 6582, 710 581 6099 Houston Suite 3080, Two Allen Center, 1200 Smith Street. Houston. Texas 77002, U.S.A. Phone: 713-658-0136/8 Telex 775038, 910-881 -1191 HITACHI ZOSEN: 1-1 I Hitotsubashi, Chlyoda-ku, Tokyo. Japan Phone: 213-6611 Telex: J22363. J24490 OVERSEAS OFFICES & SUBSIDIARIES: Oslo: Raadhusgaten 4, Oslo 1, Norway Phone: 2-41 12 75 Tele*: 16934 Diisseldort: Graf Adoll Strasse24. Diisseldorf, West Germany Phone: 370144/6 Telex: 8587231 Hitachi Zosen Engineering Singapore (Pte.) Ltd.: 45, Spottiswoode Park Road. 2nd Floor, Singapore 0208 Phone 2223766 2224942, 2224943 Telex: RS21999 Hitachi Zosen Company (HK) Limited: Room 408, TakShing House, 20 Des Voeux Road. Central, Hong Kong Phone 5-220597 or 5-246237 Telex 73648 Hitachi Zosen Industria Pesada Limitada: Rua Mexico 90, Grupo 510, Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brasil Phone: 240-9098, 240-9047 Telex: 2122904 Write 208B on Reader Service Card November 15, 1980 1 What's more, Twin Bank subsystems can be used independently or together. The low-pressure turbogenerator is also used effectively for recovering exhaust heat. The steering gear and autopilot assure fast and direct control and excellent course stability. And tank arrangements fully meet IMCO's requirements for controlling pollution. Hitachi Zosen's new system is applicable to all ships. And that's an excellent reason to get a close up look at the system that can save you both time and money. For more details, contact Hitachi Zosen or the overseas representative it nearest you.
