Power Solutions International approves use of renewable diesel in its diesel-engine line

PSI's 88-liter diesel engine (Photo: Power Solutions International)

Power Solutions International Inc., a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emission-certified engines and power systems, announced March 20 its diesel-engine line is now approved for the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel.

The approval, according to the company, is a significant step in its efforts to offer more sustainable fuel options to its customers.

HVO, a renewable and ecofriendly alternative to traditional diesel, is produced from waste sources, primarily residue oils and fats such as used cooking oil.

These materials are kept out of the waste stream, resulting in a high-quality fuel with a significantly lower carbon footprint or environmental impact.

Almost any diesel engine can run on the fuel without modification.

“PSI’s diesel engines feature a reliable, durable design built off a robust marine platform and combine consistent performance and power density with minimum weight,” the company stated. “Like all of PSI’s power-generation products, the engines are fitted with the company’s advanced-fuel and emission-control systems, which are designed to provide application-specific performance.”

PSI’s diesel-engine portfolio includes 20-, 26-, 40-, 53-, 65-, 66- and 88-liter engines with a power range of 600 to 3,300 kWe (670 to 3600 kWm).

Its diesel line is U.S. EPA certified for stationary power generation applications including emergency power, wastewater treatment, oil and gas exploration and other industrial uses.

In addition, the engines can handle critical customer operations in the healthcare, data center, hospitality and transportation industries.