Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ZHENIT (Zero waste Heat vessel towards relevant ENergy savings also thanks to IT technologies)
Periodo di rendicontazione: 2022-06-01 al 2023-11-30
The ZHENIT project aims at promoting waste heat recovery (WHR) as a solution to achieve 2030 IMO/EU targets for decarbonizing the shipping sector. The project's main objective is to develop and validate WHR solutions for different temperature levels, allowing for the utilization of waste heat in various on-board services such as trigeneration via an innovative recuperated ORC integrated with an heat pump with ejector (T>100°C), cooling and desalination via an adsorption system (70
The validation results will drive the development of a replication roadmap for the marketability of ZHENIT solutions by 2027-2030, including regulatory and economic considerations. Feasibility studies and modeling tools will also be utilized to explore replication potential in terrestrial applications.
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The validation results will drive the development of a replication roadmap for the marketability of ZHENIT solutions by 2027-2030, including regulatory and economic considerations. Feasibility studies and modeling tools will also be utilized to explore replication potential in terrestrial applications.
For any further information, please visit Zhenit project's website at https://www.zhenit.eu/(si apre in una nuova finestra)
The project has focused on developing a prototype for waste heat recovery technologies in waterborne transport. Simulations were done to find the best configuration for the prototype of the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and ejector-integrated heat pump. However, experimental testing is needed to confirm that the prototype meets the target efficiency. The project also found the optimal material for a cooling system and developed a prototype for an expansion engine. The design for energy storage is complete, but the energy capacity needs to be updated. The project has shared its results through publications and presentations at international conferences. The project has also carried out the economic impacts of waste heat recovery technologies and identified market scenarios and requirements from ship owners. A thorough assessment of the impacts will be done in the future. The project has also contributed to reducing the environmental impact of waterborne transport by providing regulations for the design process.
For any further information, please visit Zhenit project's website at https://www.zhenit.eu/(si apre in una nuova finestra)
For any further information, please visit Zhenit project's website at https://www.zhenit.eu/(si apre in una nuova finestra)
In the initial 18 months of the ZHENIT project, significant progress has been made in understanding and enhancing energy efficiency in the maritime sector. The project aims to accelerate climate neutrality and provide clean solutions, reduce environmental impact, enhance system efficiency, leverage digital and EU satellite-navigation solutions, and contribute to the competitiveness of the European waterborne sector. While the details on how ZHENIT will achieve these impacts are still under investigation, valuable insights have been gained in terms of improved energy efficiency, Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) technologies, and the evaluation of hybrid propulsion. The identification of 30 applicable WHR solutions for maritime vessels holds the potential for increased energy savings. The Consortium's work is unraveling complexities in waste heat recovery, providing a deeper understanding of challenges and opportunities for enhancing maritime energy efficiency. The involvement of all value chain actors from the project's outset ensures efficient implementation of the demo vessel and sets the stage for broader exploitation and replication of technological solutions. A more detailed assessment of ZHENIT's overall impacts is expected in the second reporting period (M36) when the implemented solutions will be fine-tuned.
For any further information, please visit Zhenit project's website at https://www.zhenit.eu/(si apre in una nuova finestra)
For any further information, please visit Zhenit project's website at https://www.zhenit.eu/(si apre in una nuova finestra)