Absorption refrigeration and cooling system for ships

Objective

In several ways, shipping has clear environmental advantages: Infrastructure requirements are very small compared to land-based modes, and comparatively little energy is needed for the propulsion of ships. While it cannot be expected that the thermal efficiency of the main engine can be substantially improved, the energy use for the entire drive assembly with auxiliary systems still shows some significant saving potential. An absorption Cooling system is proposed within this project that uses waste heat from the ship's engine to provide refrigeration or cooling. It will be shown that both the exhaust gas energy and the waste heat from charge cooling could be used in absorption cooling systems to generate cold.

Programme(s)

FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

1.1.3.-3. - Key Action Land Transport and Marine Technologies

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

HYGROS GMBH

Address

Hoekerstrasse 11
27568 Bremerhaven
Germany

Participants (1)

PESCAGEST, PRODUCAO E GESTAO SA

Portugal