A new collaborative research and development (R&D) project aims to develop blueprint designs for
on-ship carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reduce maritime greenhouse gas emissions
Det Norske Veritas AS, a leading maritime classification society has joined with the consultant group Process Systems Enterprise Ltd (PSE) to explore the idead.
A recent International Maritime Organisation (IMO) study estimates maritime carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at over 1000m tons per year, about 3% of total CO2 emissions produced by human activities (anthropogenic). With these expected to increase threefold by 2050 the IMO is likely to introduce regulations to reduce emissions.
The Maritime CCS project aims to develop a blueprint design for an on-board process for chemical capture and temporary storage of CO2 for ships in transit until discharge into transmission and storage infrastructures at the next suitable port.
The project, jointly financed by the two partners plus the UK’s Technology Strategy Board and the Norwegian Research Council under the Eurostars initiative, will take into account the unique challenges posed by the maritime environment, including constant ship movement, limited space and access to utilities, stringent safety requirements and the need for energy efficiency.
Project leader PSE is involved in model-based innovation (MBI), which applies high-fidelity mathematical models to accelerate innovation, manage development risk and optimise process design and operation. Its gPROMS modelling technology is used in the oil & gas, chemicals, power generation, clean energy and other process sectors.
DNV assists its customers within the maritime industry to manage risks in all phases of a ship’s life, through ship classification, statutory certification, fuel testing and technical, business risk and competency-related services. DNV’s Research & Innovation activities in greener shipping, maritime logistics and safety also enable it to deliver consultancy services.
Dr Nikolaos Kakalis, Head of DNV Research & Innovation Greece, says “the concept of maritime carbon capture is completely new in the field of maritime transportation, with no current end-to-end solution available. With the competence that DNV has in maritime R&D, we intend to provide the European shipbuilding and relevant manufacturing industries with a sound basis for the development of CCS systems for ships.”
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