A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage
The purpose of this research article is to perform a greenhouse gas (GHG) impact assessment using a lifecycle analysis of a cold-ironing solution for vessels at anchorage in a retrofitted barge and a marine genset combusting biomethane in dual fuel mode. A lifecycle methodology is developed based on...
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| author | George Mallouppas Angelos Ktoris Elias Ar. Yfantis Sotiris Petrakides Marios Drousiotis |
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| description | The purpose of this research article is to perform a greenhouse gas (GHG) impact assessment using a lifecycle analysis of a cold-ironing solution for vessels at anchorage in a retrofitted barge and a marine genset combusting biomethane in dual fuel mode. A lifecycle methodology is developed based on the 4th International Maritime Organization (IMO) GHG study. Eleven impact scenarios are evaluated in terms of CO<sub>2</sub> and harmful pollutants (SO<sub>x</sub>, CO, PM<sub>10</sub>, PM<sub>2.5</sub>, NMVOC, and NO<sub>x</sub>). Vessels operated by Petronav Ship Management Ltd are examined, specifically M/T Alexandria and M/T Astraia. The scenarios reveal CO<sub>2</sub> reductions of up to 21% and CO increases of up to 60% due to the combustion of biomethane in dual fuel mode, alongside SO<sub>x</sub> reductions of up to 20% with increasing biomethane energy substitution. Particulates and NO<sub>x</sub> decrease due to the utilization of biomethane. This article presents a pragmatic solution for cold ironing for vessels at anchorage with proven lower GHG emissions with the exception of increased CO emissions, therefore the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-24715b4b5dd942aa964a166a7e6688542025-01-24T13:30:47ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-01-0118225310.3390/en18020253A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at AnchorageGeorge Mallouppas0Angelos Ktoris1Elias Ar. Yfantis2Sotiris Petrakides3Marios Drousiotis4Marine and Offshore Science, Technology and Engineering Centre, Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, Larnaca 6023, CyprusMarine and Offshore Science, Technology and Engineering Centre, Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, Larnaca 6023, CyprusDepartment of Engineering, School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia, Nicosia 2417, CyprusInoMob LTD, Paphos 8028, CyprusPetronav Ship Management Ltd, Limassol 3036, CyprusThe purpose of this research article is to perform a greenhouse gas (GHG) impact assessment using a lifecycle analysis of a cold-ironing solution for vessels at anchorage in a retrofitted barge and a marine genset combusting biomethane in dual fuel mode. A lifecycle methodology is developed based on the 4th International Maritime Organization (IMO) GHG study. Eleven impact scenarios are evaluated in terms of CO<sub>2</sub> and harmful pollutants (SO<sub>x</sub>, CO, PM<sub>10</sub>, PM<sub>2.5</sub>, NMVOC, and NO<sub>x</sub>). Vessels operated by Petronav Ship Management Ltd are examined, specifically M/T Alexandria and M/T Astraia. The scenarios reveal CO<sub>2</sub> reductions of up to 21% and CO increases of up to 60% due to the combustion of biomethane in dual fuel mode, alongside SO<sub>x</sub> reductions of up to 20% with increasing biomethane energy substitution. Particulates and NO<sub>x</sub> decrease due to the utilization of biomethane. This article presents a pragmatic solution for cold ironing for vessels at anchorage with proven lower GHG emissions with the exception of increased CO emissions, therefore the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/253cold ironingbiogas upgradingbiomethanelifecycle analysisdual-fuel ICE combustiondecarbonization |
| spellingShingle | George Mallouppas Angelos Ktoris Elias Ar. Yfantis Sotiris Petrakides Marios Drousiotis A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage Energies cold ironing biogas upgrading biomethane lifecycle analysis dual-fuel ICE combustion decarbonization |
| title | A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage |
| title_full | A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage |
| title_fullStr | A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage |
| title_short | A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage |
| title_sort | lifecycle analysis of a floating power plant using biomethane as a drop in fuel for cold ironing of vessels at anchorage |
| topic | cold ironing biogas upgrading biomethane lifecycle analysis dual-fuel ICE combustion decarbonization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/253 |
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