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Future-proof propulsion options
Slice's propulsion system will be powered
by four dual-fuel generators which have
been modified to run on both methanol and
non-fossil diesel (Hydrotreated Vegetable
Oil – HVO) and the generated power will
be delivered to two Azimuthing pods. e
HVO is to be used as pilot fuel to assist with
the combustion of the methanol. Due to the
lack of worldwide supply points of methanol,
a larger than required HVO capacity has
been accommodated to increase the range of
HVO-only sailing. is allows the methanol
to be used sparingly when running low until
the next methanol supply point is reached
and also enables global cruising. e option
of replacing one of the generators with
methanol fuel cells exists, which would
generate power to contribute to the hotel
load of the vessel. A battery array, supplied
with power from both generators, and the
fuel cells allows for low speed, silent cruising
and for peak shaving of the generators.
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