Technological Alternatives for Electric Propulsion Systems in the Waterway Sector
The trend in the development of maritime and river propulsion systems is to make a transition from hydrocarbon to more environmentally friendly solutions. This contributes positively to the solution of the problems identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding the high emissi...
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| author | John E. Candelo-Beccera Leonardo Bohórquez Maldonado Edwin Paipa Sanabria Hernán Vergara Pestana José Jiménez García |
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| description | The trend in the development of maritime and river propulsion systems is to make a transition from hydrocarbon to more environmentally friendly solutions. This contributes positively to the solution of the problems identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding the high emissions of polluting gases emitted by maritime transportation. Currently, there is a wide variety of systems available due to the development of mobility technologies focused on decarbonization. This paper presents an analysis of technological alternatives for boats with electromobility applications and propulsion systems in the waterway field. First, a description of the operation of boats with electric motors, the different energy sources, and the alternative propulsion options is presented. Then, the electromobility technologies are characterized, analyzing the different configurations between the power source and the propulsion system. The results show a comparative table of technologies and their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the most environmentally friendly technologies present significant challenges for large-scale implementation due to their recent development. In the short term, hybrid systems technologies present advantages over the others, as current systems are available, with the addition of equipment with higher efficiency and lower environmental impact. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-952c4247f9674198bf4330bef7b0c1902023-12-08T15:14:25ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-11-011623770010.3390/en16237700Technological Alternatives for Electric Propulsion Systems in the Waterway SectorJohn E. Candelo-Beccera0Leonardo Bohórquez Maldonado1Edwin Paipa Sanabria2Hernán Vergara Pestana3José Jiménez García4Facultad de Minas, Universidad Nacional de Colombia—Sede Medellín, Medellín 050030, ColombiaFacultad de Minas, Universidad Nacional de Colombia—Sede Medellín, Medellín 050030, ColombiaCOTECMAR, Cartagena 130001, ColombiaCOTECMAR, Cartagena 130001, ColombiaCOTECMAR, Cartagena 130001, ColombiaThe trend in the development of maritime and river propulsion systems is to make a transition from hydrocarbon to more environmentally friendly solutions. This contributes positively to the solution of the problems identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding the high emissions of polluting gases emitted by maritime transportation. Currently, there is a wide variety of systems available due to the development of mobility technologies focused on decarbonization. This paper presents an analysis of technological alternatives for boats with electromobility applications and propulsion systems in the waterway field. First, a description of the operation of boats with electric motors, the different energy sources, and the alternative propulsion options is presented. Then, the electromobility technologies are characterized, analyzing the different configurations between the power source and the propulsion system. The results show a comparative table of technologies and their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the most environmentally friendly technologies present significant challenges for large-scale implementation due to their recent development. In the short term, hybrid systems technologies present advantages over the others, as current systems are available, with the addition of equipment with higher efficiency and lower environmental impact.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/23/7700electric boatpropulsion systemriver electromobilityrenewable energyfuel cellswaterway electromobility |
| spellingShingle | John E. Candelo-Beccera Leonardo Bohórquez Maldonado Edwin Paipa Sanabria Hernán Vergara Pestana José Jiménez García Technological Alternatives for Electric Propulsion Systems in the Waterway Sector Energies electric boat propulsion system river electromobility renewable energy fuel cells waterway electromobility |
| title | Technological Alternatives for Electric Propulsion Systems in the Waterway Sector |
| title_full | Technological Alternatives for Electric Propulsion Systems in the Waterway Sector |
| title_fullStr | Technological Alternatives for Electric Propulsion Systems in the Waterway Sector |
| title_full_unstemmed | Technological Alternatives for Electric Propulsion Systems in the Waterway Sector |
| title_short | Technological Alternatives for Electric Propulsion Systems in the Waterway Sector |
| title_sort | technological alternatives for electric propulsion systems in the waterway sector |
| topic | electric boat propulsion system river electromobility renewable energy fuel cells waterway electromobility |
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