Adaptation of Existing Vessels in Accordance with Decarbonization Requirements—Case Study—Mediterranean Port

This research investigates the application of photovoltaic (PV) systems on ship retrofits with the aim of reducing the emission of harmful gases. By using renewable energy resources, this research presents the potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving energy efficiency in m...

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Published inJournal of marine science and engineering Vol. 11; no. 8; p. 1633
Main Authors Bacalja Bašić, Bruna, Krčum, Maja, Gudelj, Anita
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.08.2023
Subjects
Air pollution
Air quality management
Alternative energy sources
Batteries
Carbon dioxide
Case studies
Coastal zone
Combustion
Decarbonization
Diesel fuels
Diesel generators
emission reduction
Emissions
Emissions control
Energy consumption
Energy efficiency
Energy resources
Energy sources
fuel reduction
Gases
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Nitrogen oxides
Photochemicals
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaics
Ports
Power management
Renewable energy
retrofit
Retrofitting
Shipping industry
Ships
Simulators
Solar energy
solar panel application on ships
Solar power
Nigeria
United Kingdom
Croatia
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Summary:This research investigates the application of photovoltaic (PV) systems on ship retrofits with the aim of reducing the emission of harmful gases. By using renewable energy resources, this research presents the potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving energy efficiency in maritime operations, specifically within the Split coastal area. Overcoming the space restrictions on ships, an innovative design is presented to maximize the installation area for solar power. The research is conducted for several cases based on the IHOGA simulator, for all ship phases, and it aims to minimize fuel consumption by the diesel generators, thus emphasizing the use of renewable energy resources. A model with two operational modes is designed: Mode 1 allows surplus power to charge batteries or supply the port network, while Mode 2 covers power deficits from alternative sources. The implementation of renewables results in carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOX) emission reductions. Furthermore, during the ship hotelling phase, the load is supplied entirely by batteries, resulting in zero emissions at the port.
ISSN:2077-1312
2077-1312
DOI:10.3390/jmse11081633