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Zero Emission Shipping

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 August 2021) | Viewed by 16389

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Prof. Dr. Carlo Francesco Mario Bertorello

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Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Napoli, Italy
Interests: naval architecture; high-speed craft; hydrodynamics; planing hull; zero emission and full electric propulsion
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Dear Colleagues,

In the frame of the strong interest in sustainability related to ships, shipping and the marine environment, a new Special Issue focused on Zero Emission Propulsion and Marine Energy Converters has been planned.

Full electric propulsion, due to its unique potential regarding the absence of emissions, is of great interest when low noise and reduced environmental impact are demanded. Such specific features are most important and, in some cases, mandatory for passenger ships and small craft operating in sheltered and protected waters. Full zero emission behavior is generally associated with severe limitations in performance and range, mainly due to technical limitations and the high cost of onboard energy storage, but research and development in the field is very active and new challenging targets are within sight. Full electric propulsion can be achieved only through a concurrent design approach based on a low drag hull design and full exploitation of the latest advances in electric propulsion and onboard energy storage.

Converters able to transform wave, tides and more in general marine energy into electric power are one of the most challenging aspects within the exploitation of renewable energies. Several proposals based on different concepts have seen a high rate of development in the field, which demands new scientific and technical contributions.

For this Special Issue, we would like to collect papers detailing the most recent progress in these topics. We encourage you to submit your findings and contribute to making this Special Issue a success.

Prof. Dr. Carlo Francesco Mario Bertorello
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • full electric marine propulsion
  • onboard energy storage
  • fuel cells
  • energy saving
  • low-drag hullforms

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Challenges for Zero-Emissions Ship
by Carlos A. Reusser and Joel R. Pérez Osses
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(10), 1042; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101042 - 22 Sep 2021
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Due to the increasing impact of ship emissions on the environment and the preventive measures of current regulations introduced by the International Maritime Organization to significantly reduce them, the development of ocean-going all-electric ships has been addressed as a concept applied to achieve [...] Read more.
Due to the increasing impact of ship emissions on the environment and the preventive measures of current regulations introduced by the International Maritime Organization to significantly reduce them, the development of ocean-going all-electric ships has been addressed as a concept applied to achieve it. Being a promising technology considers the use of technology alternatives such as fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors together with the use of zero-carbon alternative fuels such as hydrogen (H2) and ammonia (NH3) as main energy sources. This article addresses a state-of-the-art on several challenges related to the ocean-going zero-emissions ship to achieve a zero-emissions shipping, based on the technology associated with hybrid and all-electric ship, and the zero-carbon fuels alternatives. In this respect, a transition from fossil fuel-based propulsion and auxiliary systems to a zero-emissions ship concept are related to the challenges to overcome the needs of energy density for these new alternatives energy sources compared to current fossil fuel options. The transitional process should consider a first step of hybridization of the propulsion and auxiliary systems of existing ships to get a baseline from where to move forward to a zero-emissions configuration for new designs. Full article
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Optimization of the Propulsive Efficiency of a Fast Catamaran
by Yan Xing-Kaeding and Apostolos Papanikolaou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(5), 492; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9050492 - 01 May 2021
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The present study deals with the local optimization of the stern area and of the propulsive efficiency of a battery-driven, fast catamaran vessel. The adopted approach considers a parametric model for the catamaran’s innovative transom stern and a QCM (Quasi-Continuous Method) body-force model [...] Read more.
The present study deals with the local optimization of the stern area and of the propulsive efficiency of a battery-driven, fast catamaran vessel. The adopted approach considers a parametric model for the catamaran’s innovative transom stern and a QCM (Quasi-Continuous Method) body-force model for the effect of the fitted propellers. Hydrodynamic calculations were performed by the CFD code FreSCO+, which also enabled a deep analysis of the incurring unique propulsive phenomena. Numerical results of achieved high propulsive efficiency were verified by model experiments at the Hamburgische Schiffbau Versuchsanstalt (HSVA), proving the feasibility of the concept. Full article
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Design of Hybrid-Electric Megayachts: The Impact of Operative Profile and Smart Berthing Infrastructures
by Francesco Mauro, Elia Ghigliossi, Vittorio Bucci and Alberto Marinó
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 186; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020186 - 11 Feb 2021
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Nowadays, sustainable navigation is becoming a trending topic not only for merchant ships but also for pleasure vessels such as motoryachts. Therefore, the adoption of a hybrid-electric propulsion system and the installation of on-board storage devices could increase the greenness of a megayacht. [...] Read more.
Nowadays, sustainable navigation is becoming a trending topic not only for merchant ships but also for pleasure vessels such as motoryachts. Therefore, the adoption of a hybrid-electric propulsion system and the installation of on-board storage devices could increase the greenness of a megayacht. This paper analyses the performance of three commercial propulsive solutions, using a dynamic operative profile and considering the influences of the smart berthing infrastructures. Results compare the yearly fuel consumptions of the analysed configurations for a reference megayacht. Full article
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KISS (Keep It Sustainable and Smart): A Research and Development Program for a Zero-Emission Small Crafts
by Ermina Begovic, Carlo Bertorello, Fabio De Luca and Barbara Rinauro
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010016 - 24 Dec 2021
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This paper reviews a state-of-the-art zero emission propulsion system for a battery-powered small craft. The main aspects considered are the available propulsion systems, energy storage, and dock battery charging. This underlying activity is part of the KISS project, a research and development program [...] Read more.
This paper reviews a state-of-the-art zero emission propulsion system for a battery-powered small craft. The main aspects considered are the available propulsion systems, energy storage, and dock battery charging. This underlying activity is part of the KISS project, a research and development program in the frame of the EU-funded “Piano Operativo Regionale CALABRIA FESR-FSE 2014–2020 ASSE I–PROMOZIONEDELLA RICERCA E DELL’INNOVAZIONE”, which is aimed at designing and building a physical prototype. Its hull form is based on previous research conducted by the authors, and the powering performances were preliminarily predicted by CFD simulation. The KISS project represents a successful example of an electric small craft with performances and a mission profile comparable to competitors with conventional propulsion. Such a target has been achieved by a concurrent design that considers the hull form, engine, propulsion system, and energy storage onboard. Safety issues and the regulatory frame are also highlighted. Full article
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Review of the Design and Technology Challenges of Zero-Emission, Battery-Driven Fast Marine Vehicles
by Apostolos D. Papanikolaou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2020, 8(11), 941; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse8110941 - 19 Nov 2020
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The paper deals with a critical review of unique problems and challenges related to the design and technology of zero-emission, battery driven, fast marine vehicles. The uniqueness of the ensuing ship design problem is the request to fit maximum battery capacity and to [...] Read more.
The paper deals with a critical review of unique problems and challenges related to the design and technology of zero-emission, battery driven, fast marine vehicles. The uniqueness of the ensuing ship design problem is the request to fit maximum battery capacity and to ensure minimum required power in order to achieve the set operational requirements for high service speed and sufficient range. The high-speed requirement is inherently connected with the request for minimum structural and lightship weight, while the design needs also to comply with set regulatory safety constraints. The underlying research is in the frame of the EU funded project TrAM (Transport: Advanced and Modular) and leads to the development and construction of a physical demonstrator for operation in the Stavanger area in Norway. The paper discusses the incurring critical issues, discusses the feasibility of the concept and concludes on the way ahead. Full article
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