CHIWAN Container Terminal in Shenzhen says it is continuing to take its social responsibility seriously by installing environmentally-friendly equipment, to better protect the port environment and surrounding areas.
One of the most significant on-going projects is the use of rubber tyre gantries (RTG) cranes which can convert from oil to electricity. Such oil-to-electricity conversions involve switching the RTG's power supply from a diesel-powered generator to the portside electricity.
"Diesel energy for RTG is difficult to be utilised efficiently, and that is causing a high energy consumption which results in exhaust emissions. Besides, the diesel engine is considered a noisemaker and high-maintenance," said a statement from the terminal operator.
"Nowadays, environmental issues and sustainable development are increasingly being taken seriously by the general public, meanwhile the oil price keeps soaring. Under the circumstances, CCT is implementing oil - electricity conversion technology," it said.
To date, 36 RTGs at the CCT have been taken part in the conversion and now use the overhead electricity to save energy, lower pollution and increase cost-effectiveness.
One of the most significant on-going projects is the use of rubber tyre gantries (RTG) cranes which can convert from oil to electricity. Such oil-to-electricity conversions involve switching the RTG's power supply from a diesel-powered generator to the portside electricity.
"Diesel energy for RTG is difficult to be utilised efficiently, and that is causing a high energy consumption which results in exhaust emissions. Besides, the diesel engine is considered a noisemaker and high-maintenance," said a statement from the terminal operator.
"Nowadays, environmental issues and sustainable development are increasingly being taken seriously by the general public, meanwhile the oil price keeps soaring. Under the circumstances, CCT is implementing oil - electricity conversion technology," it said.
To date, 36 RTGs at the CCT have been taken part in the conversion and now use the overhead electricity to save energy, lower pollution and increase cost-effectiveness.