Reports

Ship system design changes for the transition to hydrogen carriers

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Ship system design changes for the transition to hydrogen carriers


offer a safe and energy-dense solution for storing hydrogen, a zero-emission alternative fuel. This research focuses on ammonia borane, NaBH4,…

A numerical study of the behaviour of Hydrogen in ventilated spaces

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on A numerical study of the behaviour of Hydrogen in ventilated spaces


This paper discusses several numerical tools to model scenarios of a hydrogen leak. The first one is a CFD model…

Shallow and deep learning models for vessel motions forecasting during adverse weather conditions

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Shallow and deep learning models for vessel motions forecasting during adverse weather conditions


Accurately forecasting vessel motions is a critical step towards achieving fast and accurate intelligent vessel control systems. Intelligent vessel control…

Isobaric expansion engines–compressors: Thermodynamic analysis of multistage vapor driven compressors

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Isobaric expansion engines–compressors: Thermodynamic analysis of multistage vapor driven compressors


Isobaric expansion (IE) engines can directly convert heat into mechanical energy, making them particularly attractive for applications such as vapor-driven…

Thermodynamic evaluation of a combined SOFC-PEMFC cycle system

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Thermodynamic evaluation of a combined SOFC-PEMFC cycle system


A model of a combined cycle system consisting of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and a proton exchange membrane…

A 0D model for the comparative analysis of hydrogen carriers in ship’s integrated energy systems

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on A 0D model for the comparative analysis of hydrogen carriers in ship’s integrated energy systems


Hydrogen carriers are attractive alternative fuels for the shipping sectors. They are zero-emission, have high energy densities, and are safe,…

Hazard identification of hydrogen based alternative fuels onboard ships

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Hazard identification of hydrogen based alternative fuels onboard ships


It is essential to use alternative fuels if we are to reach the emission reduction targets set by the IMO.…

Towards hydrogen-fueled marine vessels using Solid Hydrogen Carriers

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Towards hydrogen-fueled marine vessels using Solid Hydrogen Carriers


Solid hydrogen carriers, such as sodium borohydride or potassium borohydride, are seen as promising options to enable the use of…

A review of the potential of hydrogen carriers for zero-emission, low signature ship propulsion systems

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on A review of the potential of hydrogen carriers for zero-emission, low signature ship propulsion systems


Increasing pressure on the reduction or elimination of the use of fossil fuels in shipping requires the application of new…

Hydrogen carriers for zero-emission ship propulsion using PEM fuel cells: an evaluation.

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Hydrogen carriers for zero-emission ship propulsion using PEM fuel cells: an evaluation.


Green hydrogen combined with PEM fuel cell systems is a viable option to meet the demand for alternative maritime fuels.…