A Comparative Study on Alternative Marine Fuels: Economic, Technology, Environmental and Safety Issues
| dc.contributor.author | Nasir, Hamza | |
| dc.contributor.author | Tian, Tian | |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för mekanik och maritima vetenskaper | sv |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences | en |
| dc.contributor.examiner | Li, Zhiyuan | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Brynolf, Selma | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Lindmark, Olle | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Li, Zhiyuan | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-10T07:49:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-10T07:49:51Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.date.submitted | ||
| dc.description.abstract | Transitioning to sustainable energy sources in the maritime industry is imperative for mitigating environmental impacts and achieving long-term sustainability goals. This master thesis explores the feasibility and potential of hydrogen as an alternative marine fuel, comparing it with other options such as liquefied natural gas, methanol, and ammonia. The study addresses several key questions: What are the technological, economic, environmental, and safety implications of adopting hydrogen as a marine fuel? & How does hydrogen compare to other alternative fuels in terms of these criteria? The authors employ a multidimensional analysis approach, incorporating methodologies such as the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and a Case Study of MV Venta Maersk to evaluate the performance of alternative fuels. The study begins by examining the technological landscape through a literature review, highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization. It concludes that Carbon Capture and Storage technology, critical for blue hydrogen production, faces challenges related to stringent requirements and consistent natural gas supply. Conversely, green hydrogen production poses formidable hurdles due to cost implications and necessitates advancements in electrolysis technology and supportive governmental policies. In assessing the environmental impact, this study emphasizes the significance of greenhouse gas emissions and marine pollution. Hydrogen emerges as a promising option, offering zero emissions during combustion and minimal environmental impact. However, the inherent characteristics of hydrogen pose technical and safety challenges. While LNG also demonstrates commendable environmental performance, generating minimal NOx and Particulate Matter emissions during use, it remains the top priority among alternative fuels due to its early adoption and relatively mature infrastructure. The AHP results from surveys have revealed a priority on safety and environmental concerns as critical criteria in the evaluation of alternative fuels. Methanol and ammonia rank lower in the comprehensive assessment due to their inherent challenges and safety considerations. Despite their potential, further research and development efforts are warranted to address technical and safety challenges and harness their full potential as viable fuel options. The study concludes by providing insights on limitations and suggests future research directions, emphasizing the need for technological innovation, supply chain optimization, and policy interventions to facilitate the adoption of alternative fuels. | |
| dc.identifier.coursecode | MMSX30 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/308549 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.setspec.uppsok | Technology | |
| dc.subject | Alternative marine fuels | |
| dc.subject | Hydrogen supply chain | |
| dc.subject | Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) | |
| dc.subject | Shipping | |
| dc.subject | Maritime | |
| dc.title | A Comparative Study on Alternative Marine Fuels: Economic, Technology, Environmental and Safety Issues | |
| dc.type.degree | Examensarbete för masterexamen | sv |
| dc.type.degree | Master's Thesis | en |
| dc.type.uppsok | H | |
| local.programme | Maritime management (MPMAR), MSc | |
| local.programme | Supply chain management (MPSCM), MSc |