INTEGRATED MULTICRITERIA ANALYSIS OF HYDROGEN AND AMMONIA AS ALTERNATIVE MARINE FUELS IN THE MARITIME TRANSPORT DECARBONIZATION PROCESS

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https://doi.org/10.15421/jchemtech.v33i4.335825

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maritime transport, ship operation, environmental safety, pollution prevention, NOₓ emissions, technical systems, power plants, ammonia toxicity, fuel economy, energy efficiency, port infrastructure, marine environment protection, marine decarbonization, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, port infrastructure, safety risk management.

Abstract

In this work, a new method of fuel selection for ships is proposed, taking into account indicators of efficiency, environmental friendliness and safety. First, the characteristics of hydrogen and ammonia as potential substitutes for traditional fuels are analyzed in detail with an emphasis on cost, energy efficiency and technical features of their storage and transportation. Next, with the help of statistical models, the risks of emergency situations were assessed, taking into account random factors for the quantitative determination of the probability of failures under different operating conditions. The next step is to formulate the task of optimal choice of route and type of fuel, combining economic costs and safety requirements. A separate section is devoted to the analysis of the full life cycle of fuel, from production to final consumption, which makes it possible to compare the environmental impact of different options. Based on the obtained results, a generalized index was developed that allows shipowners and operators to make informed decisions during the transition to «green» technologies. Examples of real projects illustrate the practical suitability of the approach and its prospects for fleet modernization in the face of global emissions reduction requirements.

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