Fuel conditioning systems for diesel engines
Ensure optimal fuel quality for your diesel engines by precisely controlling viscosity and temperature. This system enhances efficiency and reliability in demanding marine and power station environments, providing consistent fuel performance under variable conditions.

Optimizes Fuel Viscosity and Temperature for Engines
The ViscoBoosterUnit from GEA is designed to ensure optimal fuel processing for marine and power generation applications. The unit specializes in conditioning fuel by controlling its viscosity and temperature, crucial for efficient diesel and marine engine operation. This system uses advanced multi-stage treatment modules, including purpose-built booster pumps and heavy fuel oil preheaters, to achieve precise injection conditions. It is ideal for ship operators and power station managers seeking reliable fuel supply systems, delivering viscosity-optimized fuel for marine engines and processed fuel for power station turbines. Capable of handling various consumption levels to match engine power ratings, it integrates seamlessly into existing fuel systems with compact, lightweight construction. Automation is achieved through continuous operation, offering system pressure maintenance and easy-to-maintain components. The ViscoBoosterUnit’s robust material options ensure corrosion resistance, while compliance with major classification societies enhances safety and reliability. Additionally, it provides customizable configurations to meet diverse engine and fuel requirements, supported by GEA’s engineering expertise.
Benefits
- Enhances engine efficiency by ensuring precise fuel viscosity and temperature control.
- Minimizes maintenance downtime with compact, easy-to-install units.
- Supports multiple engines with customizable configurations to meet specific needs.
- Reduces operational costs through reliable, continuous automated performance.
- Ensures compliance with major marine and power industry standards for safety and quality.
- Applications
- Gas,Power stations,Diesel engines,Energy industries,Oil,Heavy fuel oil,Marine applications
- End products
- Viscosity-optimized fuel for marine engines,Clean oil for energy generation systems,Processed fuel for power station turbines,Fuel supply systems for ship engines,Heavy fuel oil treated for diesel engines
- Steps before
- Fuel storage,Fuel transfer,Pre-heating,Fuel purification
- Steps after
- Engine injection,Fuel monitoring,Exhaust management
- Input ingredients
- heavy fuel oil,fuel oils
- Output ingredients
- optimized fuel supply,injection viscosity,injection temperature,system pressure
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Injection viscosity
- 10-24 cSt
- Injection temperature
- 120-150 °C
- System pressure
- Purposed-built
- Fuel type compatibility
- Heavy Fuel Oil
- Engine compatibility
- Main and auxiliary engines
- Booster pump function
- Stand-by available
- Compact design
- Yes
- Reliability
- High
- Installation ease
- Easy to install
- Maintenance
- Simple
- Classification approval
- Major classification societies
- Working mechanism
- Viscosity control and temperature regulation
- Integrated steps
- Fuel treatment to meet injection requirements
- Temperature control
- 120-150°C
- Pressure system
- Booster pumps for system pressure
- Adaptability
- Variety of system solutions depending on engine manufacturer
- Compact design
- Yes
- Ease of maintenance
- Simple to maintain
- Reliability
- High reliability of main components
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- System Footprint
- Compact
- Weight
- Lightweight
- Discharge Method
- Integrated with injection system
- Integration Capability
- Multiple engine connections
- Control panel type
- HMI/PLC
- Integration possibilities
- Multiple engine configurations
- Pressure customization
- System pressure adjustment
- Temperature control
- 120-150 °C range
- Viscosity adjustment
- 10-24 cSt range
- Stand-by function
- Available