Work on a newly developed piston telemetry system, designed and built by WTZ, has just entered the final stages of the development process. The system will allow engineers to measure temperatures and mechanical stresses of large engine pistons while the engine is running. This data helps design teams solve problems created by new sustainable fuels to build the clean engines of tomorrow. In a joint project with MET Motoren- und Energietechnik GmbH and Seco GmbH, WTZ is currently developing an improved piston concept for maritime dual-fuel engines and the telemetry system.
In the preceding development phases, the team solved several challenges to enable the wirelessly operated autonomous system to withstand the demanding conditions inside the crankcase of a running engine and still provide data via a total of 36 sensor channels. Recent activities have focused on advances in firmware and software, as well as improvements in sensor electronics. Engine tests with the system are planned for summer 2022. Stay up to date! For more information click here.