TY - JOUR
TI - The future of ship engines: Renewable fuels and enabling technologies for decarbonization
AU - Curran, S
AU - Onorati, A
AU - Payri, R
AU - Agarwal, A
AU - Arcoumanis, C
AU - Bae, C
AU - Boulouchos, K
AU - Chuahy, F
AU - Gavaises, M
AU - Hampson, G
AU - Hasse, C
AU - Kaul, B
AU - Kong, S
AU - Kumar, D
AU - Novella, R
AU - Pesyridis, A
AU - Reitz, R
AU - Vaglieco, B
AU - Wermuth, N
T2 - International Journal of Engine Research
AB - Shipping is one of the most efficient transportation modes for moving freight globally. International regulations concerning decarbonization and emission reduction goals drive rapid innovations to meet the 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas reduction targets. The internal combustion engines used for marine vessels are among the most efficient energy conversion systems. Internal combustion engines dominate the propulsion system architectures for marine shipping, and current marine engines will continue to serve for several decades. However, to meet the aggressive goals of low-carbon-intensity shipping, there is an impetus for further efficiency improvement and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions. These factors drive the advancements in engine technologies, low-carbon fuels and fueling infrastructure, and emissions control systems. This editorial presents a perspective on the future of ship engines and the role of low-life cycle-carbon-fuels in decarbonizing the marine shipping sector. A selection of zero-carbon, net-zero carbon, and low-lifecycle-carbon-fuels are reviewed. This work focuses on the opportunities and challenges of displacing distillate fossil fuels for decarbonizing marine shipping. Enabling technologies such as next-generation air handling, fuel injection systems, and advanced combustion modes are discussed in the context of their role in the future of low-CO 2 intensity shipping.
DA - 2023/08//
PY - 2023
PB - SAGE Publishing
VL - 25
SP - 85
EP - 110
UR - https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2022/se/d1se01495a
DO - 10.1177/14680874231187954
LA - English
KW - Wastes and Byproducts
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Fossil-derived Hydrocarbons
KW - Agriculture: Food and Oil Crops
KW - Ammonia
KW - Methanol
KW - Methane (Natural Gas)
KW - Biodiesel (FAME)
KW - Chemical Upgrading
KW - Engine Testing and Performance
KW - Ocean-going Vessels
ER -