TTECH FILES180 FRP SERIES FILTER:ing maximum power of 650 hp at 2,530 FPT, Fincantieri Partnerrpm and maximum torque of 2,150 Nm SEA WATER FILTRATIONFPT Industrial announced a partner-at 1,700 rpm. ship with Fincantieri, as FPT was cho-sen by Fincantieri as a preferred partner The 180 Fiberglass Reinforced C9 650 E Speci? cationsto supply tailor-made powertrain solu-Architecture 6-cylinder in linePlastic (FRP) Series ? lters are tions for its customers. The partnership Injection System Common Railincludes FPT Industrial marine engines designed as an ideal solution Valves per Cylinder 4and auxiliaries, as well as ground pow-for corrosion resistance in Displacement 8.7 Ler generators, and is dedicated to the Bore x Stroke 4.6 x 5.3 inbrackish, brine and seawater worldwide market of commercial, pa-Light rated power 550 hp @ 2,530 rpm? ltration applications. All trolling and special applications, cover-Max Torque 2,150 Nm @ 1,700 rpmuids and gasses; and erosive and abra-ing power ranges up to 1,000 hp.wetted components of the FRP Dry Weight 2,072 lbs (940 kg)sive slurries. Featuring bi-directional FPT Industrial participated in the re-Dimensions (L,W,H) 50.7 x 32.4 x 37.8 in ? ow capability, the K-Max is versatile Series self-cleaning ? lters are cent New Orleans exhibition where, at and can handle mediums that are nor-constructed from seawater- the Fincantieri booth, the C9 650 engine mally ? owed to open and ? owed to K-Max Control Valve from the Cursor marine lineup was dis-resistant plastic or other high Leslie Controls, a CIRCOR Interna- close. The K-Max’s eccentric rotary played. The C9 650 is capable of deliver-alloy materials.tional brand, features its K-Max Ec- plug action allows the plug to break free centric Plug Rotary Control Valve. The of the seat ring upon initial rotation of K-Max incorporates the cam-action, the shaft, resulting in a longer seat ring low-friction plug operation that provides service life and improved shutoff integ-tight shutoff over a long service life in rity. The valve features a rangeability of a variety of ? ow control applications, 100:1, allowing precise throttling over a including high and low-pressure steam wide range of ? ows, and also has a self-aligning orbital seat.systems; clean, dirty, and corrosive liq-Photo: ForstaNew Waterjet for WorkboatsForsta’s FRP Series self-cleaning water ? lters are A5 available with an on-line, or in-line ? ange con? guration to accommodate simple installa-tion, and easily integrate with any pipeline in a seawater ? ltration process. A two-stage screening distinguishes the FRP Series ? lters. A coarse screen is responsible for olls-Royce unveiled a new straining out large debris from range of Kamewa Rthe water source, and the ? ne waterjets late last year, screen puri? es water to the a development which took Photo: Rolls-Roycemore than three-years of R&D. Ac-designated micron rating.cording to Rolls-Royce, the new A5 Series improves upon the popular FF range of Rolls-180-FRP Characteristics:Royce Kamewa waterjets by providing greater thrust • Flow Rate: 15 – 4,500 gpmfrom a waterjet with a more compact inboard footprint. Geared • Flush cycle duration: 6 – 20 towards smaller boats and craft up to 25m in length, the A5 series is secondsmanufactured from high-grade marine aluminum and available in seven sizes • Flush valve size: single 1? or a single 2?with power outputs between 100kW and 1230kW. The A5 will eventually replace the • Screen opening: 5µ – 4000µFF range and size 29 will be ? rst to hit the market. Extensive Computational Fluid Dynam-• Temperature: 150ºFics (CFD) analysis and model scale testing at the company’s hydrodynamic research facil-• Flush Volume: 15 – 110 ity in Kristinehamn, Sweden, was involved in the A5’s development. Additionally, by in-WATCH it on MR TV gallons per backwashcorporating elements from the proven S4 and S3/CA steel series of waterjets, Rolls-Royce www.marinelink.com/videos/• Working pressure: 35 – 150 psihas reportedly improved the axial-? ow type waterjet to produce a smaller waterjet without video/rollsroyce-debuts-new-the need for a comparative reduction in the power requirement. waterjet-a5-100304A www.rolls-royce.comwww.marinelink.com 57MR #1 (50-58).indd 57 MR #1 (50-58).indd 57 1/14/2019 11:24:36 AM1/14/2019 11:24:36 AM