An exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) installed on ships to remove sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter from engine exhaust gases, enabling the use of high-sulphur fuel oil while meeting MARPOL Annex VI emission limits. Scrubbers can be open-loop (using seawater), closed-loop (using chemical solutions), or hybrid systems.
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Scrubber
An exhaust gas cleaning system that removes sulphur oxides from a ship’s emissions, letting her burn cheaper high-sulphur fuel.
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