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Vibro-Acoustic and Chemical Emissions Abatement in Shipbuilding Sector

PROJECTS
Funding
Italy
Italy Flag
Duration
-
Status
Complete
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€1 196 827
EU Contribution
€875 973
Project Acronym
ABE
STRIA Roadmaps
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Transport mode
Waterborne icon
Transport policies
Environmental/Emissions aspects
Transport sectors
Passenger transport,
Freight transport

Overview

Objectives

The ABE project aimed to address the problems induced by main engine vibrations for both merchant and cruise ships, taking into account the impact on marine fauna through the noise produced by the hull. The project aimed to research innovative simulation/optimisation methods to reduce noise and vibrations generated by the main engines that propagate towards the hull, cabins and public spaces through Structure Borne Noise (vibration of the engine structure through the foundation of the ship) and the Exhaust Gas Noise (pulsation of the exhaust gas at the turbine outlet).

Methodology

ABE considered the interconnection between the acoustic, vibrational and chemical emissions which characterise both merchant ships and cruise ships, generated by the engine structure and the burnt gases, with the aim to research design methodologies and abatement technologies with the purpose to offer the sector a system of new services and products. With regard to the environmental impact, a combined catalytic scrubber technology (filter to reduce emissions) was developed with the aim to simultaneously break down sulfur and nitrogen oxides, particulates and hydrocarbons emitted without the use of SCR systems (chemical processes of emissions abatement).

Partners

Lead Organisation
EU Contribution
€331 887
Partner Organisations
EU Contribution
€89 468
Organisation
Micad Srl
Address
VIA LEUCA 198, 73100 LECCE, Italy
EU Contribution
€97 388
Organisation
Universita Degli Studi Di Trieste
Address
Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
EU Contribution
€357 230

Technologies

Technology Theme
Noise testing, modelling and reduction
Technology
Noise and vibration analysis model
Development phase
Demonstration/prototyping/Pilot Production

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