Analysis of Replacement of Internal Combustion Engine with the Hydrogen Fuel Cell in Ship Powertrain

The article presents new propulsion concepts and related new energy sources of modern means of transportation. One of them is hydrogen fuel cells, widely regarded as one of the most promising and alternative solutions due mainly to their ecological nature. Also presented, the biggest problem associated with the development of fuel cells which is hydrogen. A huge energy input is used to produce it. In addition, the storage of hydrogen is highly problematic. With the introduction of increasingly stringent changes regarding toxic emissions into the atmosphere and the move toward emission-free transportation, the article examines the possibilities of converting a ship's reciprocating internal combustion engine propulsion system into an environmentally friendly one. In the rest of the article, legal aspects affecting the reduction of the environmental impact of exhaust emissions in the maritime industry are presented. Examples of fuel cell applications in current means of transportation are also discussed. In the main part of the article, the ship to be converted is presented, along with the planned voyage route. The main engine was converted to alternative electric motors, and a reduction gearbox in the main propulsion system was also selected. The power requirements for converting conventional engines to electric motors and the capacity of the hydrogen storage tanks were then determined. An inverter was selected to convert the generated direct current to alternating current and batteries to store the generated electricity. The final part of the article will analyze the feasibility of converting the propulsion of a Panamax-type bulk carrier with a piston internal combustion engine into an environmentally friendly propulsion system using a hydrogen fuel cell. The analysis will be carried out in terms of cost-effectiveness and technical feasibility. The article ended with conclusion

Research into the effects of the effective microorganisms addition on the engine oil viscosity

In the article, changes in the properties of oils during operation were characterized. The main reason for this is the continuous aging process of the used oil caused by the interaction of oxygen contained in the air, which reacts relatively easily with hydrocarbons and the oxidation process is accelerated just by high temperature. Then the problem of microorganisms occurring in petroleum products and their effect on the properties of oils and the operation of the internal combustion engine was presented. The next part of the article presents effective microorganisms, i.e. what they are and how they work, in particular, their composition and appropriate development conditions. In addition, some of their specific applications were briefly described. In the next part of the article, the research methodology, applied oil samples with additives of effective microorganisms, both for fresh oil and used oil were described. In addition, the measuring test stand with instrumentation and measuring device was shown. The main part of the article contains the characteristics of dynamic viscosity as a function of temperature for fresh oil and used oil compared with oils with the addition of microorganisms in liquid form and ceramic tubes. The developed graphs enabled analysis of the effect of the addition of microorganisms on oil viscosity as ecological products

Technical and ecological analysis of different solutions of the power supply of a marine diesel engine

The article contains provisions on the prevention of sea pollution by ships, including, inter alia, the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, developed in 1973 (MARPOL). The convention aims to protect the marine environment from oil and its derivatives. Special areas, where extraordinary measures have been taken to prevent sea pollution, due to the intensity of ship traffic and the greater threat of damage to the marine environment have also been presented. In the further part of the article, the applicability of various pro-ecological solutions, i.e. the use of catalysts, low-sulphur fuels, and in the case of using residual fuels – exhaust gas scrubbers were described. In the main part of the article, a technical and ecological analysis was made. In addition, difficulties resulting from the use of pro-ecological solutions were described. The costs of using low-sulphur fuel meeting the emission standards, installing the scrubber and modification of the natural gas combustion unit were compared with the assumption of ten years of passenger-car ferry sailing. Then the problems that individual solutions create were shown. In the final part of the article, alternatives to those described, i.e. the liquefied natural gas (LNG) power supply, electric and hydrogen drives were presented

The effect of adding effective microorganism and silver compounds to flash point of engine oil

The article presents the effect of the effective microorganisms and silver compounds addition on the flash point of new and used oil. The work describes environmentally friendly additives to engine oil. Next the ignition point of the engine oil were described. In the further part, the research stand and methodology were presented. In the main part of the article the flash point values for new and used oil compared to oils with the effective microorganisms and silver compounds addition were shown. New and used oil samples were mixed with effective microorganisms in the form of a liquid (2.5 ml and 5 ml) and ceramic tubes (3 pcs and 6 pcs). In addition, silver solution and silver compounds were mixed in the same amounts as the liquid effective microorganisms. In summary it was stated, that adding of the effective microorganisms to the fresh oil in liquid form causes the flash point to drop significantly. It follows that effective microorganisms in liquid form have a very negative effect on the properties of the oil. In the case of microorganisms in the form of ceramic tubes, which in this larger amount slightly increase this point compared to oil without additives. Regardless of the type of silver and its quantity, very low flash point values were obtained. For used oil the best results are obtained with the addition of microorganisms in liquid form. For the used oil the addition of silver compounds does not have the beneficial effect of restoring the original properties

Assessment of the technical condition of a marine diesel engine based on the analysis of the exhaust gases chemical composition

In the article, the concept of technical diagnostics in relation to marine engines was characterized. The compression ignition piston engine was presented as a diagnostic object. The next part of the article discusses the composition of exhaust gases with particular emphasis on compounds harmful to the environment. The available test methods for exhaust composition are also briefly described by means indication of the engine and exhaust gas analyzer. The reduction of emission of harmful compounds in the exhaust gases is also described in the article. The main part of the article presents the research object, i.e. the marine diesel engine piston and the exhaust gases analyzer, as well as tests carried out. The tests were performed for the engine in working order and inefficient condition in order to compare them with the simulated damages of injection pump and turbocharger. The article was completed conclusions

The effect of adding effective microorganisms and silver compounds to flash point of engine oil

The article presents the effect of the effective microorganisms and silver compounds addition on the flash point of new and used oil. The work describes environmentally friendly additives to engine oil. Next the ignition point of the engine oil were described. In the further part, the research stand and methodology were presented. In the main part of the article the flash point values for new and used oil compared to oils with the effective microorganisms and silver compounds addition were shown. New and used oil samples were mixed with effective microorganisms in the form of a liquid (2.5 ml and 5 ml) and ceramic tubes (3 pcs. and 6 pcs.). In addition, silver solution and silver compounds were mixed in the same amounts as the liquid effective microorganisms. In summary it was stated, that adding of the effective microorganisms to the fresh oil in liquid form causes the flash point to drop significantly. It follows that effective microorganisms in liquid form have a very negative effect on the properties of the oil. In the case of microorganisms in the form of ceramic tubes, which in this larger amount slightly increase this point compared to oil without additives. Regardless of the type of silver and its quantity, very low flash point values were obtained. For used oil the best results are obtained with the addition of microorganisms in liquid form. For the used oil the addition of silver compounds does not have the beneficial effect of restoring the original properties

Wybrane aspekty rozwoju napędów alternatywnych dla jednostek morskich

W artykule przedstawiono rozwój napędów w środkach transportu morskiego, do których należą między innymi napęd parowy, parowy turbinowy i powiązany z nim napęd atomowy, a następnie wysokoprężne silniki wolno- i średnioobrotowe. W kolejnej części opisano stosowane paliwa i wymagania stawiane silnikom okrętowym w aspekcie ochrony środowiska naturalnego. Scharakteryzowano paliwa będące produktami ropopochodnymi oraz paliwa alternatywne. Ponadto zwrócono uwagę na kierunek, w jakim zmierzają paliwa i napędy alternatywne w związku z zaostrzonymi normami dotyczącymi emisji spalin (Konwencja MARPOL). Następnie omówiono perspektywy, rozwoju napędów alternatywnych jednostek morskich, gdzie również opisano problemy, jakie wiążą się z zastosowaniem poszczególnych rozwiązań. Należą do nich między innymi skroplony gaz ziemny (LNG) do zasilania jednostek pływających, napędy spalinowo-elektryczne, napędy elektryczne, w tym wykorzystujące panele fotowoltaiczne, które wytwarzają prąd stały z promieni słonecznych. Pokazano również panele słoneczne pełniące równocześnie rolę generatora energii oraz ogromnych żagli wyposażonych w zestaw fotowoltaiczny dla statków handlowych. Ponadto wspomniano o eksperymentach z wykorzystaniem latawców do wspomagania napędu statku. Poza poprzednio przedstawionymi alternatywnymi źródłami zasilanias opisano również wodór jako paliwo, które ciągle jest w fazie badań. Rozpatrzono dwie metody jego wykorzystania, czyli do specjalnych silników spalinowych i do ogniw paliwowych, których sprawność przekracza 50%, a w wyniku spalania wodoru powstaje woda

Research on the effect of the effective microorganisms, silver solution and colloidal nanosilver addition on the engine oil acid number (TAN)

In the article, acid number as a parameter characterizing engine oil were characterized. The next part of the article discusses the phenomenon of aging and degradation of engine oil. The factors that influence on this phenomenon have also been analyzed. In the further part of the article, the methodology of testing the used oil samples with the addition of effective microorganisms and silver solution was described. In the main part of the article the measuring test stand and acid number value for fresh and used oil compared to oils with the addition of microorganisms and a solution of silver and colloidal silver was shown. Next the analysis of the influence of these additives on the acid number value was made. The article was completed conclusions

Influence of Effective Microorganisms, Colloidal Nanosilver and Silver Compounds on Water Content in New and Used Engine Oil: A Preliminary Study

This paper presents research upon the impact of ecological measures on the water content of new and used oil. Water and microorganisms are major factors of contamination for engine oils and fuels, and they lead to a significant reduction in the lifetime and performance of engines. The microorganisms occur naturally in the environment, from which they enter into the oil and fuel. Despite various preventive measures, it is not possible to completely remove water from petrochemical products. That is why the protection against and prevention of the various types of contamination of petroleum products, especially microbiological contamination, is very important. Biocides are one example of the agents used for the prevention of contamination; biocides belong to a group of pesticides that are used to eliminate microbial contamination. Due to the fact that currently available methods are ineffective and often have a detrimental effect on the natural environment, research is underway to discover modern and ecological measures to combat the phenomenon of the microbiological contamination of petroleum products. This paper shows the effects of environmentally friendly additives on the water content in lubricating oil, i.e., whether these additives cause the release of water bound in the oil, and whether their composition increases the water content of the oil. Samples of new and used oil were utilized for the tests. Effective microorganisms (EM), in both liquid form and within ceramic tubes, were added to the new and used oil samples. In addition, silver solution and silver compounds were added in the same amounts as the liquid effective microorganisms. In order to confirm and compare the obtained test results, the dynamic viscosity, flash point, acid number, base number, and water content were measured, and these are presented in this study. These measurements were followed by the analysis of the influence of the additives on the water content. It was found that the adding of effective microorganisms to fresh oil in liquid form caused a significant increase in the water content of the oil; in the case of a smaller amount (2.5 mL), the water content more than doubled, and in the case of a larger amount, the water content exceeded the measuring range of the device. Next, an evaluation of the impact of these environmental measures on the water content was carried out. It was found that the adding of liquid effective microorganisms to new oil caused a significant increase in the water content of the oil; the water content more than doubled for the addition of 2.5 mL, while for a larger addition (5 mL), the water content exceeded the measuring range of the device. The same was true for the addition of silver compounds, regardless of their type and amount. The best results were obtained with ceramic effective microorganisms, but the results for silver cannot be presented due to the over-titration of the device (the amount of water exceeded the measuring range). For used oil, the liquid effective microorganism was found to give the best result

Investigating the Effects of Environmentally Friendly Additives on the Exhaust Gas Composition and Fuel Consumption of an Internal Combustion Engine

This article shows the effect of the addition of effective microorganisms and silver on the exhaust gas composition and fuel consumption. Exhaust emission standards are becoming increasingly stringent, which makes it difficult for engine manufacturers to meet them. For this reason, intensive work is underway to use alternative propulsion systems on ships, and for diesel engines, alternative fuels. Among other things, this applies to mixtures of petroleum-based fuels with vegetable oils and their esters. Unfortunately, their use, due to their physicochemical properties, can negatively affect the performance of the engine and the wear of its components. Therefore, the aim of this study was to see how additives of effective microorganisms in the form of ceramic liquid and tubes, and a silver solution and colloidal silver would affect some engine parameters, including the exhaust gas composition and fuel consumption. The authors are not aware of the results of previous research on this issue. The tests were carried out on a diesel engine for four types of green additives at concentrations of 2% and 5%, at different ranges of its load. The additives added to the diesel fuel were characterised, and the test stand was presented, along with the parameters of the tested fuel. The effect of additives on selected engine parameters, including fuel consumption, was presented. The characteristics of hourly fuel consumption and selected components of the exhaust gas, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide as a function of the concentration of ecological additives are shown and analysed. It was found that the most beneficial additive that had a positive effect on the exhaust gas composition and fuel consumption was a silver solution in a 2% concentration. There was a decrease of up to 4% in the NOx content of the exhaust gas, a decrease in carbon monoxide of more than 28%, a decrease in carbon dioxide of 4.6% and a decrease in fuel consumption of around 3% was achieved under the tested conditions. The use of these additives is an innovative solution that has a positive impact on reducing the emissions of harmful compounds into the atmosphere. In further research, it will be necessary to study the effect of this additive on the combustion process in the engine and the wear of its components, as well as to confirm the results obtained in real operating conditions