DITEC International Introduces DNS-100

New Fuel Scrubbing Technology for Gas Turbine Engines

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Royal Caribbean International relies on the efficiency and longevity of gas turbine engines that power many of its top-ranked cruise ships. To address concerns for fuel contaminants that impede the performance of turbine engines, Royal Caribbean turned to DITEC International, a company that develops and manufactures eco-friendly maintenance and protection products, to clean fuel with a new and innovative in-line fuel scrubbing system, DNS-100.

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DNS-100’s breakthrough technology removes sodium and alkaline metals from fuel oil, ensuring that gas turbine engines run more efficiently and achieve longevity up-to and beyond their normal service intervals. Cleaner gas also emits fewer by-products in exhaust gases venting into the atmosphere.

“The efficient operation and longevity of gas turbine engines are directly related to the purity of fuel,” explains Randolph Sanchez, VP of Marketing and Business Development at DITEC, “Even very low levels of contamination in fuel significantly reduce the life expectancy of gas turbine engines resulting in huge maintenance and repair — or even replacement costs. The DNS-100 removes sodium and alkaline metals from fuel prior to injection, so gas turbine engine operators can enjoy the cost savings of longer service intervals and greater longevity.”

“Reducing maintenance costs is a top priority for Royal Caribbean International,” says Anders Aasen, Associate VP, Marine Technical Services. “By using DNS-100 in our gas turbine-powered ships, we have seen the value of this system in reducing maintenance intervals and repair costs, as well as significantly increasing the life expectancy of these engines - exceeding manufacturers’ specifications. We see the expanded use of the DNS-100 as critical to our continued cost-savings and efficiencies, as well as in reducing emissions,” he adds.

“Due to the sensitivity and expense of turbine engines, the investment of our time, technology and expertise has far-reaching implications in many industries and we were proud to initiate the process for the DNS-100 with Royal Caribbean International,” states Christopher Alison, President and CEO of DITEC International, “Having Royal Caribbean, one of the most respected companies in the industry, vouching for the effectiveness of this technology means a great deal. We are all very pleased with these results and look forward to expanding the horizons of the DNS-100.”

About Royal Caribbean International.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 ships currently in service. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Travel professionals should visit www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.

About DITEC:

DITEC international supplies environmentally safe solutions for protection, preservation and maintenance of surfaces from paint and metal to concrete and glass for a broad variety of industries including marine, automotive, aero, and others. For more information visit www.ditecmarine.com

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