Glycerine - A Fuel That's Gaining Traction: Cummins engine runs on glycerine, reported to be a first in marine sector

摘要

In a move that raises the prospect of the fuel becoming a viable alternative to traditional fuels, Cummins has recently run a marine engine on glycerine onboard a workboat in the U.K. The use of glycerine in marine applications is more of a medium- to long-term prospect than an immediate likelihood, but Marine South East (MSE), a consortium of maritime interests based in Southampton, England, is highly optimistic of the fuel eventually becoming accepted within the industry.