Ecospray has actually educated that RINA has actually validated that the carbon monoxide ₂ decrease accomplished by the brand-new Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC) innovation for Carbon Capture (CC) in delivery, established by Ecospray, matches the anticipated targets introduced by the business at the start of the job.
Ecospray picked to make use of bio-LNG as gas for the MCFC innovation. The MCFC can be sustained with hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, fossil LNG, however using a CARBON MONOXIDE 2 neutral – or unfavorable- gas stands for a plus in the application of this innovation, Ecospray stated.
Ecospray states that the RINA declaration follows a 2-month analysis accomplished by RINA, adhering to the finalizing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecospray back in July.
According to the business, the category culture evaluated the carbon monoxide ₂ life process, verifying that a 500 kW MCFC, when fed with the carbon-negative very bio-LNG (a bio-LNG for which the CARBON MONOXIDE 2 is caught throughout the manufacturing procedure) can reduce the carbon monoxide ₂ equal discharges of a 10 MW engine by 20%, as computed and also mentioned byEcospray
“The process combines the effect of using a bio-LNG, for which the CO2 has been captured, with the high-efficiency and carbon negative power generation capability of the system “MCFC fuel cell with the CO₂ capturing feature”, a peculiarity of this specific type of fuel cell granted by its specific electrochemical composition,” EcoSpray stated,
The estimation thinks about the total carbon monoxide ₂ lifecycle evaluation, arising from the adhering to procedures: Ship engine procedure; Bio- LNG manufacturing;Bio- LNG handling via a heavy steam agitator to get H2 abundant gas; MCFC response;Capture/Liquefaction of the CARBON MONOXIDE ₂, Ecospray stated.
The MoU additionally consists of the analysis of usefulness of the setup of MCFC innovations on ships.
Important technology for power change
“Technologies based on MCFC enable the capture of CO₂ at the same time as energy production. As such, these technologies are considered strategic in the context of the energy transition, precisely due to their capacity to capture the carbon dioxide in exhaust gases and generate additional clean energy.
This is undoubtedly a technologically complex solution, but it is also the one which guarantees the best results in terms of reductions in emissions, as well as keeping operating expenses low for companies. The ideal application for these technologies is not limited to a particular type of ship: they can be used on all types of engines (2-stroke and 4-stroke) and with all fuels, HFO / LNG,” Ecospray stated.
After finishing this essential phase in the recognition procedure, Ecospray intends to begin checking MCFC innovations at its Lab, outfitted with engine, DeSO x scrubber and also damp electrostatic precipitator, with automation phase anticipated in 2024 and also launch on the marketplace in 2025.
“It’s important to note that the 500 kW MC fuel cell is very small and compact, meaning its footprint is limited, and has little to no effect on the ship’s layout,” Ecospray stated.
“Ecospray continues working on several shipping decarbonization projects, focusing on two main aspects: CC technologies and bio-LNG production. In our view the bio-LNG is already playing an important role in road transportation but will have an ever-increasing role in shipping, beside the LNG. We are very pleased with RINA statement, which encourages us to accelerate the next steps of the MCFC specific project, such as the Approval in Principle, and rewards our huge efforts in R&D.” states Filippo Lossani, Marine Business Unit Director of Ecospray.
Giosu è Vezzuto, Executive Vice President Marine at RINA, remarks“The results achieved by Ecospray are the demonstration that systems and technologies for achieving the CO2 reduction goals set by Regulators are being developed and introduced to the market. The industry is asking for doable and sustainable solutions: we are delighted to confirm that the Ecospray MCFC system may well be a possible option, as it delivers what it promises in terms of emission reduction”
