Thermodynamic Efficiency of an Advanced 4th Generation VHTR Propulsion Engine for Large Container Ships DOI Creative Commons
Jerzy Głuch, Tomasz Kodlewicz, Marta Drosińska-Komor

et al.

Polish Maritime Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(4), P. 76 - 88

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Abstract In response to global initiatives reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the maritime industry must adopt green propulsion solutions. This paper analyses operational potential of very high-temperature reactors (VHTRs) as an innovative source for large container ships. Calculations are carried out ships produced between 2018 and 2020 with a capacity more than 20,000 TEU. For these ships, average power main system is calculated at around 64.00 kW. The study focuses on engine features such extraction control, bypass either one or two turbines. direct thermodynamic cycle VHTR offers high efficiency, smaller sizes, flexible thus eliminating need helium storage enabling rapid changes. addition, this article highlights advantages control turbine, which avoids shut down in harbour. findings suggest that nuclear could play crucial role future technology.

Language: Английский

Economic and life cycle analysis of a photovoltaic thermal application system based on phase change thermal storage DOI
Wei Li,

Jianfeng Kan,

Wei Zhao

et al.

Applied Thermal Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 257, P. 124261 - 124261

Published: Aug. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Thermodynamic Efficiency of an Advanced 4th Generation VHTR Propulsion Engine for Large Container Ships DOI Creative Commons
Jerzy Głuch, Tomasz Kodlewicz, Marta Drosińska-Komor

et al.

Polish Maritime Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(4), P. 76 - 88

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Abstract In response to global initiatives reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the maritime industry must adopt green propulsion solutions. This paper analyses operational potential of very high-temperature reactors (VHTRs) as an innovative source for large container ships. Calculations are carried out ships produced between 2018 and 2020 with a capacity more than 20,000 TEU. For these ships, average power main system is calculated at around 64.00 kW. The study focuses on engine features such extraction control, bypass either one or two turbines. direct thermodynamic cycle VHTR offers high efficiency, smaller sizes, flexible thus eliminating need helium storage enabling rapid changes. addition, this article highlights advantages control turbine, which avoids shut down in harbour. findings suggest that nuclear could play crucial role future technology.

Language: Английский

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