Methanol and ethanol as ship fuel: analysis of application experience

Authors: A.S. Buyanov, O.N. Leonova, A.S. Reutsky

Abstract

The article discusses the main results of the R&D work aimed at laying the scientific basis for the application of methanol and ethanol as ship fuel for piston and gas turbine type engines. Retrospectively, design and operational aspects of ships using alcohols as fuel (such as cargo and passenger ferry and chemical product tanker) have been reviewed. Existing normative documents have also been reviewed for the requirements for the application of methanol and ethanol as fuel. New draft RS requirements have been proposed. The draft requirements cover the general application issues, ship structures and fuel containments, fire safety and crew safety, electrical equipment, ventilation, ship operation and automatics.

Keywords: gas as fuel, methanol, ethanol.

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About authors:

A.S. Buyanov - PhD, JSC "CNIIMF", St. Petersburg

O.N. Leonova - JSC "CNIIMF", St. Petersburg

A.S. Reutsky - JSC "CNIIMF", St. Petersburg

Issue: 64/65 (2021)

For citation: A.S. Buyanov, O.N. Leonova, A.S. Reutsky. Methanol and ethanol as ship fuel: analysis of application experience. Research Bulletin by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. 2021, No. 64/65, pp. 91-97.

UDC 629.5.011; 662.6/.7:661.721/722

Pp: 91-97