LeanShips, a European Union-backed research project, examines eight shipbuilding technologies with or near market maturity and plans to transform the EU's ship into a green, low-energy, zero-emission vessel. Researchers plan to reduce ship's fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 25% and reduce other emissions such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and the like to zero. The eight technologies selected for the project include: a prototype of a port tug using CNG; methanol as a clean fuel; the use of liquefied natural gas to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions; and a "Sulfur Dioxide Emission Control Area" for vessels to encourage owners to adopt the exhaust gas cleaning technology ; Provide propeller ships with fixed-pitch propellers with energy-saving facilities; Provide general contractors with large-diameter propellers to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter; Build a decision support system for energy efficiency of ships, taking full account of the structural layout, energy balance, The integration of innovative technologies, as well as the hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls and propellers; the opening of energy efficiency systems for cruise ships and passenger ships. The research team has completed 1: 1 Pilot Demonstration of some technologies and hopes to motivate owners to adopt good technologies to incorporate these technologies into their investment plans. LeanShips project led by the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and other 13 countries involved. The EU has invested 17 million euros in the project and the industry will invest 57 million euros. Agricultural Bearing, Cylindrical Roller Bearings, Tapered Roller Bearing, Ceramic Bearing Ningbo Combine Machinery Co.,Ltd. , https://www.combine-harvester-parts.com
EU to Strengthen Ship Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Technology