Utilizing the output from WPs 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7, along with experience gained from shop and dock trials (WP6), task 8.1 focuses on developing procedures for the proper operation, inspection (before and after manufacturing) and maintenance of the fuel transfer and supply system. Additionally, it aims to maintain the steel and/or composite ammonia storage tanks by incorporating knowledge from material science and condition/structural health monitoring. Relevant expertise from similar LNG systems will be utilized, and applicable regulations, such as the API580/581 standards from the oil and gas sector, will be considered. To manage NOx emissions resulting from burning ammonia as marine fuel, a post-treatment assessment of exhaust gases will be conducted to reduce nitrogen by-products. This will involve investigating the application of Selective Catalytic Reactor (SCR) technology.
The final output of the task will be a report including guidelines:
a) for the proper operation of the ammonia storage tanks and the fuel supply system
b) for the maintenance of both systems, and
c) for dealing with the NOx products emitted from burning ammonia.
NH3CRAFT is a Co-funded by the European Commission Project. UK participation in NH3CRAFT Project is funded by UK Research and Innovation(UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe guarantee [grant numbers 10038548 and 10037828].
