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The HyMethShip Concept: An investigation of system design choices and vessel operation characteristics influence on life cycle performance

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Title: The HyMethShip Concept: An investigation of system design choices and vessel operation characteristics influence on life cycle performance
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12
Fuels Group:
Hydrogen, Methanol
Fuel Blends Mentioned?
Yes
Feedstocks Group:
Hydrogen
Pathways Group:
Electrochemical
Topics:
Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Air Emissions, Demonstration Projects and Case Studies
Vessel Segment:
Ocean-going Vessels
Language:
English

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Malmgren, E.; Borgh, M. (2020). The HyMethShip Concept: An investigation of system design choices and vessel operation characteristics influence on life cycle performancehttps://doi.org/10.26226/morressier.5e4fe9be6bc493207536f68e
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title = {The HyMethShip Concept: An investigation of system design choices and vessel operation characteristics influence on life cycle performance},
year = {2020},
month = {jan},
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url = {https://www.energy-transitions.org/publications/making-net-zero-ammonia-possible},
keywords = {Hydrogen, Hydrogen, Methanol, Electrochemical, Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Air Emissions, Demonstration Projects and Case Studies, Ocean-going Vessels},
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TY - CONF
TI - The HyMethShip Concept: An investigation of system design choices and vessel operation characteristics influence on life cycle performance
AU - Malmgren, E
AU - Borgh, M
AB - One potential method to decarbonize the maritime transport sector is by using onboard carbon capture technologies. One such potential future propulsion system is the" HyMethShip-Hydrogen-Methanol Ship propulsion system using onboard pre-combustion carbon capture" concept. In this study, we use life cycle assessment to analyze the impact of system design choices on the overall environmental performance of the system. Using the HyMethShip on a vessel is shown to lower climate impact compared to today’s conventional propulsion technologies. The runtime of the carbon capture system and hydrogen leakage is indicated as the main influencers to the environmental performance besides overall system efficiency. The cost of the HyMethShip system is higher than today’s liquid fossil fuel options but lower than when electro-methanol is used in a conventional engine without applying the HyMethShip concept.
DA - 2020/01//
PY - 2020
SP - 12
UR - https://www.energy-transitions.org/publications/making-net-zero-ammonia-possible
DO - 10.26226/morressier.5e4fe9be6bc493207536f68e
LA - English
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Methanol
KW - Electrochemical
KW - Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Air Emissions
KW - Demonstration Projects and Case Studies
KW - Ocean-going Vessels
ER -
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Abstract

One potential method to decarbonize the maritime transport sector is by using onboard carbon capture technologies. One such potential future propulsion system is the" HyMethShip-Hydrogen-Methanol Ship propulsion system using onboard pre-combustion carbon capture" concept. In this study, we use life cycle assessment to analyze the impact of system design choices on the overall environmental performance of the system. Using the HyMethShip on a vessel is shown to lower climate impact compared to today’s conventional propulsion technologies. The runtime of the carbon capture system and hydrogen leakage is indicated as the main influencers to the environmental performance besides overall system efficiency. The cost of the HyMethShip system is higher than today’s liquid fossil fuel options but lower than when electro-methanol is used in a conventional engine without applying the HyMethShip concept.