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Nautical Integrated Hybrid Energy System for Long-haul Cruise Ships

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Ongoing
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€7 892 363
EU Contribution
€7 892 363
Project Acronym
Nautilus
STRIA Roadmaps
Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT)
Transport mode
Waterborne icon
Transport policies
Environmental/Emissions aspects,
Decarbonisation
Transport sectors
Passenger transport

Overview

Call for proposal
H2020-MG-2019-TwoStages
Link to CORDIS
Objectives

Maritime transport is among the leading sources of greenhouse gases and pollutants which are estimated to cause 50,000 premature annual deaths and €58 billion annual cost to the society in the EU. With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations coming in force, marine transport needs new energy solutions for emissions reduction. Passenger ships are the most affected as they have growing pressure from their customers and habitants near ports for a clean environment.

To address these challenges, this project aims at developing, evaluating, and validating a highly efficient and dynamic integrated marine energy system fuelled by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for long-haul passenger ships. This energy system, responsible to cater for all heat & power needs of a vessel, consists of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)-battery hybrid genset with coupling with the existing Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based generators and gradually replacing these ICEs.

The project will develop and deliver a complete process design and digital demonstrator of a fully integrated on-board energy system of a size between 5 and 60 MW for two types of cruise ships: 1000 and 5000+ passenger vessels. A physical proof-of-concept (PoC 30 kWe SOFC+battery) as well as a functional demonstrator (60 kWe SOFC+battery) of the hybrid genset will be developed and operated to validate the design and operation strategies. The digital design and the physical demonstrator will be evaluated against the marine safety regulations.

The project brings in a consortium of key actors in maritime passenger transport including ship operators, ship builders, marine engine builders, marine regulatory companies, and technology developers supported by research organizations from across Europe. Together they aim to validate this integrated energy system to comply with the IMO targets of 2030 and beyond. Regulatory framework, emission analysis, lifecycle assessment and feasibility of fuel flexibility are also addressed.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Deutsches Zentrum Fr Luft Und Raumfahrt E.v
Address
Linder Hoehe, 51147 KOELN, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€1 469 918
Partner Organisations
Organisation
Lund University, Department Of Technology And Society
Address
Paradisgatan 5, 22100 LUND, Sweden
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€358 786
Organisation
Solidpower Spa
Address
VIALE TRENTO 115/117, 38017 MEZZOLOMBARDO TN, Italy
EU Contribution
€551 143
Organisation
Rheinisch-Westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen
Address
Templergraben, 52062 Aachen, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€447 506
Organisation
Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus Vtt
Address
TEKNIIKANTIE 21, 02150 ESPOO, Finland
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€352 718
Organisation
Grant Garant Sro
Address
NAMESTI JIRIHO Z LOBKOVIC 2277/7, 130 00 PRAHA 3, Czechia
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€191 000
Organisation
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne
Address
Batiment Ce 3316 Station 1, 1015 LAUSANNE, Switzerland
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€408 941
Organisation
Meyer Werft - Jos. L. Meyer Gmbh
Address
Postfach 1555, 1555 PAPENBURG, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€944 119
Organisation
Chantiers De L'atlantique
Address
AVENUE ANTOINE BOURDELLE, 44600 SAINT NAZAIRE, France
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€554 393
Organisation
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Address
Broerstraat 5, 9712CP GRONINGEN, Netherlands
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€21 094
Organisation
Man Energy Solutions Se
Address
STADTBACHSTRASSE 1, 86153 AUGSBURG, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€901 781
Organisation
Lloyd's Register Emea Ips
Address
FENCHURCH STREET 71, LONDON, EC3M 4BS, United Kingdom
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€250 000
Organisation
Carnival Maritime Gmbh
Address
GROSSER GARSBROOK 9, 20457 HAMBURG, Germany
EU Contribution
€33 840
Organisation
Solidpower Sa
Address
AVENUE DES SPORTS 26, 1400 YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€818 719
Organisation
Technische Universiteit Delft
Address
STEVINWEG 1, 2628 CN DELFT, Netherlands
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€588 406

Technologies

Technology Theme
Fuel cells and hydrogen fuel
Technology
Fuel cell for ship propulsion and auxiliary energy generation
Development phase
Demonstration/prototyping/Pilot Production
Technology Theme
Alternative fuels
Technology
LNG conversion
Development phase
Demonstration/prototyping/Pilot Production

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