Green Ship of the Future
Green Ship of the Future Green Ship of the Future is a Danish joint industry project aiming at developing and demonstrating technologies and methods for reduction of air emissions from shipping. The aim of the project is to provide the necessary technologies and operational means to reduce emissions as follows for newbuildings of some ship types: - 30 % reduction of emissions - 90 % reduction of emissions - 90 % reduction of emisions The base case is the emission level of the average global fleet in 2007 with a time frame of 10 years.
Green Ship of the Future To meet the reduction targets, the following four groups are considered: - Machinery; - Propulsion; - Operations and -Logistics The project is coordinated by the Danish Centre for Maritime Technology. The coordination is funded by the Danish Maritime Foundation
How to Join... Green Ship of the Future is a joint industry project aiming at developing or demonstrating technologies and methods for reduction of air emissions from shipping. The project is open for all companies and organisations with a project meeting the following conditions: - The project must aim at demonstration of a technology for reduction of air emissions - either of CO2, NOx, SOx or particles - One of the partners must be Danish or must have a Danish affiliated company - The project partners must be willing to join and cooperate with the Green Ship working group (i.e. the group of GSF partners) in order to meet the overall goal for reduction of emissions from ships.
Network Partners Green Ship of the Future has established a Network partnership agreement with the following Danish maritime organisations: - Danish Maritime Authority - Danish Shipowners Association -Danish Maritime - Danish Marine Group - Transport Innovation Network The role of the Network Partners is to provide a network and to communicate events and project results to their respective members.
Green Ship Award Award from sustainableshipping.com in the category Green Shipping Initiative of the Year Nominated companies / organisations: BMT Defense Funnel Vision Green Ship of the Future AP Møller Maersk World Ocean Council The award was announced on 15th July at Tower Hotel in London
Project: Machinery Dual / Multi MCR Certification Development of main engines with dual or multi certification for easy change of MCR rating for any trade route or speed Turbo charging with variable nozzle rings Turbo charging with variable nozzle rings result in high efficiency in a wider load range compared to traditional turbochargers, especially at low engine loads, i.e. low speeds. EGR systems Development of an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system for reduction of NOx emissions on two stroke engines Waste Heat Recovery Systems Further development of Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems for reduction of energy consumption Auxiliary Systems Optimisation of pump and auxiliary systems on a containership and optimisation of pump and cooling water systems on a 34,000 DWT Bulk Carrier Design:
Project: Machinery Automated Engine Monitoring Optimisation of engine settings by automated monitoring and information system Scrubber Systems Development of scrubber systems for removal of sulphur and particles Optimised Control for Ship Cooling Optimised Control for Energy Optimisation of Ship Cooling Systems LNG Powered Fast Ferry Evaluation of efficiency and emissions of LNG powered fast ferries Lab on a Ship RealTime analysis of bunker quality and emissions with LOAS Electronic Engine and VTR Optimisation of CO2 emission and fuel efficiency of a MAN B&W 6S50ME-B8 main engine with a MAN Diesel VTA turbocharger
Project: Propulsion Air Cavity Systems Development and verification of Air Cavitation Systems (ACS) for reduction of frictional resistance Innovative Propeller Design New innovative Propeller design with twin blades
Project: Operation Forum of Ship Officer Students The forum consists of a number of SIMAC students writing their final project. The students study different topics related to on-board applications, challenges or procedures of green ship technologies. Performance Monitoring of Silicone Anti-Fouling Documentation of Effect of Silicone Paints based on performance monitoring of sailing ships Trim Optimisation Dynamic Trim optimisation with GreenSteam and practical application of trim optimisation with SeaTrim Weather Routing Weather routing with respect to most economic route and speed.
Dual / Multi MCR Certification Development of main engines with dual or multi certification for easy change of MCR rating for any trade route or speed Optimal running conditions for different ship speeds eg Turbocharger cut-out, Variable Turbine Area, fuel system equipment, engine settings etc. MCR ratings based on current needs & future expectations Potential: 3% reduction in CO2
Turbo Charging & Variable Nozzle Ring Variable Nozzle Rings Turbo charging with variable nozzle rings result in high efficiency in a wider load range compared to traditional turbochargers, especially at low engine loads, i.e. low speeds. Together with APM-M ABB will install the new A100 VTG turbo charger with variable nozzle onboard Alexander Maersk. Next stage for turbo-charging is with twostage turbo charging, which is curently being developed by ABB.
Waste Heat Recovery Systems Further development of Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems Optimisation of WHR system in close cooperation with partners Determination of vessel operation profile and optimisation of engine for improved exhaust gas data. Installation of new exhaust gas fired boiler, turbo generator (steam/gas turbine and generator) Optimisation of WHR system given the available space constraints Potential: 20% reduction in CO2 combined with other emission reduction methods
EGR Systems Development of an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system Specification and design of an EGR system, including system integration with engine room and other auxiliary systems Installation and verification test on vessel, including EGR system optimisation EGR scrubber selection and specification Potential: NOx by 50% Alexander Maersk identified as ship for the first EGR installation EGR Installation planned to be ready for testing early 2010 A prototype EGR system has been set up on the test engine in Copenhagen, with very positive results
Pump & Auxiliary Systems Optimisation of pump and auxiliary systems Re-design systems with a focus on power consumption Introduce automated systems that continuously control the power demand Potential: 1% CO2 reduction for a large container ship
Pump- and cooling water systems Optimisation of pump and cooling water systems on a 34,000 DWT Bulk Carrier Design: Overall vessel CO2 emission reduction of 1.5%. Corresponding to 20% of the daily auxiliary generated power.
Automated Engine Monitoring Optimisation of engine settings by automated monitoring and information system Introduce an automated control system that monitors engine operating parameters and adjusts engine settings accordingly for optimal fuel consumption Auto-tuning algorithms succesfully being verified at full scale field test (electronically controlled engines). System design outline in progress System requirement specification & project planning initiated Full scale test on APM demonstrator vessels (MC engines) prior to december 2009
Air Lubrication System (ACS) Development and verification of Air Lubrication System (ACS): Up to 15% fuel reduction with ACS stand alone design Up to 15% CO2 reduction with ACS stand alone design Ship is build and sea trial performed. Service test in progress Pay-back time 2-4 years
Scrubber Systems Development of scrubber systems for removal of SOx and particles Investigate and utilise exhaust gas scrubber technology to clean the exhaust gas Full design, development, and installation of the scrubber Removal of particulate matter, SOx, HC, and heavy metals 90% SOx reduction and at least 90% reduction in particulate matter In June 2009 a scrubber will be installed and tested on a DFDS RoPax ferry
Electronic Fuel System and VTR Optimisation of CO2 emission and fuel efficiency of a MAN B&W 6S50ME-B8 main engine with a MAN Diesel TCA66 (w/vta) Turbocharger Development of a control strategy for variable turbine installed on an electronically controlled engine Integration of turbocharger into the engine control system Optimisation of SFOC (herewith CO2 emissions), whilst fulfilling IMO Tier I requirements for NOx emissions Verification with engine performance measurements during shop test, and comparison to camshaft controlled engine with non-variable turbochargers Subsequent calculation of annual CO2 emission for a ship with an average load profile
Innovative Propeller New innovative Propeller design with twin blades The aim of the propeller project is to increase the velocity and expand the water flow area on the propeller blades, by implementing the Injector effect on each propeller blade. The Injector channels will make the whole area of each single propeller blade to generate thrust due to the Injector.
SIMAC GSF Student Forum SIMAC will establish a Student Forum with focus on Green Ship technologies The forum will consist of a number of SIMAC students writing their final project. The students will study different topics related to on-board applications, problems or procedures of green ship technologies. FORCE will arrange contact between the students and relevant partners in the GSF if needed.
Optimised Control for Ship Cooling Optimised Control for Energy Optimisation of Ship Cooling Systems In two projects, optimised control algorithms for Reefer systems (joint project with Lodam A/S), and for general High Temperature (HT) and low temperature (LT) onboard refrigeration systems are being developed by Aalborg University. The latter system is designed for an APM-M newbuilding, and the effect is documented by means of advanced simulations. The project is still at an early stage, but preliminary results indicate significant energy savings, possibly as much as 45% (rough estimate).
Performance Monitoring - SeaTrend Documentation of Effect of Silicone Paints HEMPEL and FORCE Technology has made an official agreement to monitor all new applications of HEMPASIL X3 with SeaTrend performance monitoring. Currently a number of vessels have been applied with both X3 and SeaTrend. Based on the experience from the project the effect of the newest generation of silicone paints will be documented.
LNG Powered Fast Ferry Evaluation of efficiency and emissions of LNG powered fast ferries Together with DTU-Mekanik Mols-linien will look into the efficiencies of gas turbines with a combined cycle system. Based on a outline specification of a INCAT design of 112m fast ferry an alternative arrangement will be made with LNG powering. Different solutions in terms of propulsion will be evaluated, and for the final proposal detailed calculations will be made of the total efficiencies. The project will be made in cooperation between Molslinien A/S and PhD Frederik Haglind and student Christian Risborg.
GreenSteam Trim Optimisation Dynamic Trim optimisation with GreenSteam GreenStem is a new energy saving system for ships, providing reduction in energy consumption by adjusting ship trim and speed. Based on readings from multitude censors over a prolonged period of time, the relations between the dynamically changing conditions and the energy requirements are mapped and analysed into a mathematical model. This model is used for onboard guidance to the crew as regards optimum trim and speed. The aim of the project is to demonstrate the effect of GreenSteam onboard a product tanker owned by DS Norden A/S
Lab on a ship RealTime analysis of bunker quality and emissions with LOAS Lab on a ship (LOAS) is a new and innovative product by NanoNord. During bunkering LOAS provides online measurements of the elements of the bunker oil, lube oil, cylinder oil, etc. In addition the system offers online measurements of exhaust gas emissions of NOx and SOx. With the LOAS system the sulphur content of both the bunker oil and the exhaust emissions are measured and documented, which is important for the verification of the MARPOL Annex IV regulations. LOAS is installed onboard two Bulk Carriers owned by Lauritzen Bulkers and the project aims at demonstrating the applicability of the system.
SeaPlanner FuelSaver SeaPlanner FuelSaver has been installed on six vessels of the DFDS fleet. The advanced version is specially suited for Short Sea Shipping and will allow the officers to plan their route taking into account weather, ETA and shallow waters. With highly detailed weather prognoses of the North Sea and Baltic Sea (supplied by DMI) and with a GPS link, SeaPlanner continuously monitors and guides the Master on the optimum speed and heading. With this project DFDS, FORCE Technology and DMI will show the potential of the SeaPlanner FuelSaver based upon the experience gained with the programme.
Performance monitoring and Trim Optimisation Performance monitoring and Trim optimisation SeaTrim is a trim optimisation application based on model test results of a large matrix of different combinations of draught, trim and speed. SeaTrend is a system for performance monitoring, using operational data from the ship. With SeaTrend and SeaTrim installed onboard the six L-Class chemical tankers owned by Clipper, it is the aim of the project to demonstrate the effect of the tools in terms of the ability to guide the crew as regards optimum trim
Invitation Alle companies, Organisations and R&D Institutes are invited to join Green Ship of the Future Contacts DCMT: Thomas Eefsen E: tef@force.dk T:+45 2269 7562 DTU: Hans Otto Kristensen E: hohk@tdcadsl.dk T:+45 4045 9020