MaritimeNH3 – Enabling implementation of ammonia as a maritime fuel

Modelling dispersion and safety considerations – WP1:

This work package will improve NH₃ dispersion modelling to increase safety in the surrounding area of NH₃ bunkering installations.

WP leader: Hans Langva Skarsvåg, Gas Technology, SINTEF Energy Research

End user utilisation – WP2:

This work package will assess the characteristics of fuel blends required by the end users of NH₃ bunkering solutions by investigating two energy conversion technologies:

1. Electrochemical conversion via fuel cells to directly produce power, and
2. Thermochemical conversion via reciprocating engines to directly produce propulsion.

In addition, it will evaluable NH₃ decomposition (crackers) and oxygen enrichment of air (membranes) to optimally integrate and maximise the overall system efficiency.

WP leader: Belma Talic, Sustainable Energy Technology, SINTEF Industry

Techno-economic analysis and GHG assessment – WP3:

This work package will develop and apply an optimisation framework and methodology for a techno-economic analysis and GHG assessment of a Norwegian NH₃-based energy system and compare it to alternative H₂-based value chains.

WP leader: Miguel Muñoz Ortiz, Sustainable Energy Technology, SINTEF Industry

Management and dissemination – WP4:

This work package will ensure that the project is managed according to a plan and time schedule, and that results and information produced by the project are effectively disseminated to relevant stakeholders.

WP leader: Cecilia Gabrielii, Thermal Energy, SINTEF Energy Research