Alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transport

To reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the vision of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a good decision-making process is needed for the classification of alternative marine fuels considered as a solution for the decarbonization of maritime transport. The paper aims to cl...

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Main Author: Carmen Gasparotti
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Language:English
Published: Galati University Press 2024-12-01
Series:Annals of "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi: Fascicle XI Shipbuilding
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Online Access:https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/fanship/article/view/7048
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description To reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the vision of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a good decision-making process is needed for the classification of alternative marine fuels considered as a solution for the decarbonization of maritime transport. The paper aims to classify two alternative fuels (Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and green hydrogen obtained by electrolysis of water, in relation to four criteria (economic, technical, environmental, and social) using the specialized literature. The evaluation of the two fuels in relation to the selected criteria was carried out from a multicriteria perspective using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The obtained results have shown that LNG is the best option, currently, for maritime transport, considering the operational cost, the available infrastructure, the impact on the climate, and operational safety.
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spelling doaj-art-dc9a20d303d341fca8f08d79ed443b882025-08-20T02:31:34ZengGalati University PressAnnals of "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi: Fascicle XI Shipbuilding1221-46202668-31562024-12-0147152410.35219/AnnUgalShipBuilding/2024.47.027048Alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transportCarmen Gasparotti0“Dunarea de Jos” University of GalatiTo reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the vision of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a good decision-making process is needed for the classification of alternative marine fuels considered as a solution for the decarbonization of maritime transport. The paper aims to classify two alternative fuels (Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and green hydrogen obtained by electrolysis of water, in relation to four criteria (economic, technical, environmental, and social) using the specialized literature. The evaluation of the two fuels in relation to the selected criteria was carried out from a multicriteria perspective using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The obtained results have shown that LNG is the best option, currently, for maritime transport, considering the operational cost, the available infrastructure, the impact on the climate, and operational safety.https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/fanship/article/view/7048alternative fuels, ahp, electrolytic hydrogen, lng, renewable resources.
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Alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transport
Annals of "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi: Fascicle XI Shipbuilding
alternative fuels, ahp, electrolytic hydrogen, lng, renewable resources.
title Alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transport
title_full Alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transport
title_fullStr Alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transport
title_full_unstemmed Alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transport
title_short Alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transport
title_sort alternative marine fuels for cleaner maritime transport
topic alternative fuels, ahp, electrolytic hydrogen, lng, renewable resources.
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