{"id":1497,"date":"2024-11-25T16:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mercator.nfdtesting.uk\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/2024\/11\/25\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-2024-heres-what-you-missed-on-day-2\/"},"modified":"2024-11-25T16:51:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:51:00","slug":"propulsion-and-future-fuels-2024-heres-what-you-missed-on-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/news\/news-pff\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-2024-heres-what-you-missed-on-day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Propulsion &amp; Future Fuels 2024: Here\u2019s what you missed on Day 2!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Biofuel Solutions at Propulsion &amp; Future Fuels<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technological Innovations<\/strong>: Jorge Manuel Gomes Antunes discussed BioHFO, a system integrating B100 biodiesel with heavy fuel oil, reducing smoke emissions by 80% and significantly cutting NOx and sulfur emissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory Challenges<\/strong>: Stefan Fahrnholz highlighted the regulatory drivers for biofuel adoption, such as European emissions standards, and the hurdles like storage limitations and engine compatibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational Adjustments<\/strong>: Remco de Witte emphasized the practicalities of handling biofuels, noting new ISO standards and the cost-competitiveness of biofuel blends like B20 or B30 compared to marine gas oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Propulsion and Future Fuels: Pros and Pitfalls of Retrofitting Fleets for Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fleet Decarbonization<\/strong>: Wolfram Guntermann from Hapag-Lloyd discussed initiatives like upgrading propellers and hull modifications to improve hydrodynamics and investing in dual-fuel vessels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retrofitting Challenges<\/strong>: The logistical complexities and high costs of retrofitting older ships were highlighted, with lessons learned from projects like the Brussels Express.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engine Power Limitation Optimisation (EPLO)<\/strong>: Matthias Reichmann introduced EPLO for two-stroke engines, a cost-effective retrofitting option that reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 3%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ammonia as a Marine Fuel: Discussions at Propulsion and Future Fuels<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ammonia Engine Development<\/strong>: Kristian Mogensen from MAN Energy Solutions detailed their extensive work on ammonia engines, including over 5,000 hours of development and significant milestones in reducing NOx emissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emission Reductions<\/strong>: Key achievements include a 40% reduction in ammonia slip through design improvements and the elimination of after-treatment systems for NOx reduction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Challenges and Pilot Projects<\/strong>: Ongoing challenges include ensuring optimal engine performance and fine-tuning ammonia 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