Cruise waste heat recovery

Effective waste heat recovery significantly improves the fuel efficiency of a cruise ship’s heating system. Waste heat is recovered directly from the engine exhaust gas and converted into steam, rather than being lost to the atmosphere. Alfa Laval’s natural circulation waste heat recovery boilers use a full-system delivery approach tailored to your needs.


Hukka-5 - the next-generation waste heat recovery boiler with a revolutionary inverted natural circulation design

Our latest exhaust gas steam boiler with enhanced waste heat recovery for cruise ships and passenger ferries, featuring unique innovations designed to boost energy efficiency.

Features of Hukka-5 waste heat recovery boiler

  • Simple, reliable natural circulation – no pumps or rotating components.
  • Maximized safety, minimized risk of soot fires.
  • Reduced electricity consumption and maintenance costs.
  • Reduced total installation and material costs.
  • Reduced heat loss that may save hundreds of thousands of euros in systems comprised of multiple four-stroke engines

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