06.03.15
Due to the use of a Zircotec ceramic thermal barrier coating, 2010 FIA F2 series victor, GP3 race winner and 2012 P1 SuperStock UK Powerboat Champion Dean Stoneman has solved heat-related issues on his self-built, XRS48-based superboat. The blend of powerful engines, housed in a tight package area had created heat management issues until Dean remembered a technology widely used in professional motorsport.
“Power is provided by two 6.7-litre FPT 560 turbo diesel engines, each producing 570bhp,” said Stoneman. “Because the boat is very streamlined, the engines are tightly packaged within a compact, enclosed, and airless compartment. One main challenge is to limit the amount of heat inside this compartment - heat that's mostly being generated by the exhaust manifolds. If the engine compartment temperature gets too high, engine power and efficiency is reduced. What's more, due to the sheer heat, routine maintenance out at sea, or between runs, is difficult - hazardous even. I needed to find a way to reduce the temperature and my experience in motorsport led me to Zircotec.”
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“Power is provided by two 6.7-litre FPT 560 turbo diesel engines, each producing 570bhp,” said Stoneman. “Because the boat is very streamlined, the engines are tightly packaged within a compact, enclosed, and airless compartment. One main challenge is to limit the amount of heat inside this compartment - heat that's mostly being generated by the exhaust manifolds. If the engine compartment temperature gets too high, engine power and efficiency is reduced. What's more, due to the sheer heat, routine maintenance out at sea, or between runs, is difficult - hazardous even. I needed to find a way to reduce the temperature and my experience in motorsport led me to Zircotec.”
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