DSME orders first high-pressure gas fuel valves from Bestobell Marine 08 September 2014

Bestobell Marine has secured its first order to supply its new range of cryogenic high-pressure globe valves – to DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd) in South Korea.

The new valves have been developed over the past two years, in conjunction with DSME, to meet the high-pressure standards required in fuel gas systems.

The valves have been designed to stand a pressure of 370 bar and will be fitted in the gas phase piping of the fuel gas system where LNG is injected into the engine.

They will be installed on the five 174K LNGC (liquefied natural gas carriers) being built by DSME on behalf of Teekay LNG Partners LP of Canada.

In an industry first, Teekay LNG Partners selected new MAN B&W, two-stroke 5G70ME-GI gas injection engines to power the vessels.

High-pressure gas injection is said to provide a more environmentally friendly option to the marine industry, due to substantially reduced CO2 emissions.

"DSME chose to work with us on this high profile project because of our experience and understanding of regulations in the marine industry," states Duncan Gaskin, sales director for Bestobell.

"There is huge potential for our high pressure globe valves and we are currently in advanced discussions to supply these valves for several other international gas fuel projects."

The valves are due for delivery at the end of 2014.

Brian Tinham

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