Hybrid/dual fuel propulsion systems towards decarbonization: Case study container ship

Maritime transport faces a major challenge in reducing its environmental impact, and alternative fuels and non-conventional powered systems are promising options for reducing ship emissions. The aim of this study is to identify the most effective and cost-efficient propulsion system as a step towards green containerized shipping. A comparison between two mechanical propulsion systems operated by heavy fuel oil and dual fuels, as well as a hybrid system, is conducted, with a container ship of class A19 investigated as a case study. The environmental results reveal that the hybrid propulsion system is the best option, with the lowest CO₂ emission rate of 5.926 ton/TEU. It reduces NOₓ, SOₓ, and CO₂ emissions by 52%, 63.7%, and 30.4%, respectively, compared to the conventional system. Economically, the dual fuel-powered system is currently the most cost-effective proposed system for container ships. However, the hybrid system is a more effective option for upcoming regulations, with a levelized cost of energy and cost-effectiveness of 0.07 $/kWh and 21.9 $/ton, respectively.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.114962
• Record URL:
  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002980182301346X
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  • © 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Abstract reprinted with permission of Elsevier.
• Authors:
  • Ammar, Nader R
  • Seddiek, Ibrahim S
• Publication Date: 2023-8-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 114962
• Serial:
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Volume: 281
  • Issue Number: 0
  • Publisher: Pergamon
  • ISSN: 0029-8018
  • EISSN: 1873-5258
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00298018

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Containerships; Decarbonization; Environmental impact analysis; Hybrid vehicles; Pollutants; Propulsion
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01885182
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 20 2023 10:09AM