Fuel Oil Heater
high
Steam or electric heater for fuel oil viscosity control before injection
4000h
Service Interval
20 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
Aalborg
Known Models (3)
Aalborg EH 200
200 kW
· 200.0 kW
· Fuel Oil (HFO)
Common Failures:
- • Heating element burnout
- • Thermostat failure
- • Coking on element surface
- • Temperature overshoot
Service: Electric FO heater; clean element surface if coking observed.
Spares: Aalborg: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Aalborg SH-300 Steam
300 kW equivalent
· Fuel Oil (HFO) / Steam
Common Failures:
- • Steam tube leakage
- • Condensate drain blocked
- • Temperature control valve stuck
Service: Steam-heated shell-and-tube; drain condensate properly to avoid water hammer.
Spares: Aalborg: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Aalborg MFH Micro
50 kW
· 50.0 kW
· Fuel Oil (MDO/MGO)
· Fuel Oil Heating
Common Failures:
- • Element failure
- • Control relay malfunction
- • Overheat protection tripping
Service: Small inline heater for MDO; used on dual-fuel systems.
Spares: Aalborg: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
✔ Pros
- • Compact design for space-saving installation
- • Suitable for dual-fuel systems
- • Efficient heating of marine diesel oil
- • Reliable performance in various marine applications
- • Easy maintenance and service
⚠ Cons
- • Element failure can occur, requiring replacement
- • Control relay malfunctions may lead to operational issues
- • Overheat protection tripping can cause downtime
- • Limited to specific fuel types
- • May require additional components for full system integration
Typical Vessels:
ContainerTankerBulk CarrierGeneral Cargo
Certifications:
DNVBVLR
Decision Guide: Choose if you need a compact, efficient fuel oil heater for dual-fuel systems and have limited space available. Avoid if you require a heater for larger fuel quantities or more complex system integrations.
Use Cases: Typically deployed in marine diesel oil heating applications on dual-fuel vessels, such as container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers, where compact size and efficient heating are crucial.