A Study on the Viability of Fuel Cells as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel Generators on Ships
This study investigates methods for reducing air pollution in the shipping sector, particularly in port areas. The study examines the use of fuel cells as an alternative to diesel generators. Environmental pollution at ports remains a critical issue, so using fuel cells as an alternative to conventi...
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| description | This study investigates methods for reducing air pollution in the shipping sector, particularly in port areas. The study examines the use of fuel cells as an alternative to diesel generators. Environmental pollution at ports remains a critical issue, so using fuel cells as an alternative to conventional energy systems warrants further research. This study compares commercial fuel cell types that can be used on a case study very large crude carrier (VLCC) vessel specifically, although the technology is applicable to other vessels and requirements. Seven different fuel cell types were ranked based on five criteria to accomplish this. The proton-exchange membrane cell type was found to be the most suitable fuel cell type for the case study vessel. Based on the input fuel, ammonia-based hydrogen storage has been identified as the most promising option, along with using an ammonia reforming unit to produce pure hydrogen. Furthermore, this study provides an integrated fuel cell module and highlights the economic, environmental, and maintenance aspects of implementing the proton-exchange membrane fuel cell module for this case study. It also calculates the required space as a crucial constraint of implementing fuel cell technology at sea. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e50a61c1f9414d64b28dc914bf26d2232023-11-19T01:44:45ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122023-07-01118148910.3390/jmse11081489A Study on the Viability of Fuel Cells as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel Generators on ShipsHossein Seyfi0David Hitchmough1Milad Armin2Eddie Blanco-Davis3Liverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM), Faculty of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, UKLiverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM), Faculty of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, UKLiverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM), Faculty of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, UKLiverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM), Faculty of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, UKThis study investigates methods for reducing air pollution in the shipping sector, particularly in port areas. The study examines the use of fuel cells as an alternative to diesel generators. Environmental pollution at ports remains a critical issue, so using fuel cells as an alternative to conventional energy systems warrants further research. This study compares commercial fuel cell types that can be used on a case study very large crude carrier (VLCC) vessel specifically, although the technology is applicable to other vessels and requirements. Seven different fuel cell types were ranked based on five criteria to accomplish this. The proton-exchange membrane cell type was found to be the most suitable fuel cell type for the case study vessel. Based on the input fuel, ammonia-based hydrogen storage has been identified as the most promising option, along with using an ammonia reforming unit to produce pure hydrogen. Furthermore, this study provides an integrated fuel cell module and highlights the economic, environmental, and maintenance aspects of implementing the proton-exchange membrane fuel cell module for this case study. It also calculates the required space as a crucial constraint of implementing fuel cell technology at sea.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/8/1489shipping emissionalternative fuelsfuel cellhydrogenportdiesel power generator |
| spellingShingle | Hossein Seyfi David Hitchmough Milad Armin Eddie Blanco-Davis A Study on the Viability of Fuel Cells as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel Generators on Ships Journal of Marine Science and Engineering shipping emission alternative fuels fuel cell hydrogen port diesel power generator |
| title | A Study on the Viability of Fuel Cells as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel Generators on Ships |
| title_full | A Study on the Viability of Fuel Cells as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel Generators on Ships |
| title_fullStr | A Study on the Viability of Fuel Cells as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel Generators on Ships |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Study on the Viability of Fuel Cells as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel Generators on Ships |
| title_short | A Study on the Viability of Fuel Cells as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel Generators on Ships |
| title_sort | study on the viability of fuel cells as an alternative to diesel fuel generators on ships |
| topic | shipping emission alternative fuels fuel cell hydrogen port diesel power generator |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/8/1489 |
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