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Transition to the New Green Maritime Era—Developing Hybrid Ecological Fuels Using Methanol and Biodiesel—An Experimental Procedure

Transition to the New Green Maritime Era—Developing Hybrid Ecological Fuels Using Methanol and Biodiesel—An Experimental Procedure

Authors :
Dimitrios Parris
Konstantinos Spinthiropoulos
Konstantinos Panitsidis
Constantinos Tsanaktsidis
Source :
Eng, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 1863-1884 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

The conventional utilization of fossil fuels precipitates uncontrolled carbon dioxide and sulfur oxides emissions, thereby engendering pronounced atmospheric pollution and global health ramifications. Within the maritime domain, concerted global initiatives aspire to mitigate emissions by 2050, centering on the adaptation of engines, alteration of fuel compositions, and amelioration of exhaust gas treatment protocols. This investigation pioneers experimentation with marine gas oil augmented by methanol, a practice conventionally encumbered by prohibitively expensive additives. Successful amalgamation of methanol, animal-derived biodiesel, and marine gas oil (MGO) is empirically demonstrated under meticulously controlled thermal conditions, creating a homogeneous blend with virtually zero sulfur content and reduced carbon content, featuring characteristics akin to conventional marine gas oil but with no use of expensive emulsifiers. This new blend is suitable for employment in maritime engines utilizing Delaval technology, yet with significantly lower energy requirements compared to those necessitated using conventional very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) with a maximum sulfur content of 0.5% w/w.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26734117
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Eng
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.86f4b17f4df343c2a9386d3427f4278b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5030100