MAN-Wartsila conducts the "HERCULES-2" project
MAN Diesel & Turbo of Germany and the Wartsila company of Finland jointly carried out the "HERCULES-2" project on the development of high-efficiency large-scale engine technology.
The two companies have already carried out the first phase of related projects from 2004 to 2014 and are waiting for the European Union (EU) “Horizon 2020 (2014-2020) (EU Scientific Research Innovation Program) for this follow-up project. )"license.
The project aims to develop a marine "Fuel-Flexible" engine optimized for the navigation environment. Related projects divide the research and development field into four, namely ▲WPG (Work Package Group) 1-Fuel-Flexible engine field, ▲WPG2 – new field for engine application, ▲WPG3-lifetime performance (power plant) adjustment Power Plant generator Field, ▲WPG 4 - Engine area targeting zero-emissions of pollutants.
In addition to the two companies, there are budgetary allocations of 63% and 37% respectively.