Decarbonised Clean Marine: Green Ammonia Thermal Propulsion (MariNH3)
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Faculty of Engineering
Abstract
Battery electrified power is predicted to become the dominant mode of propulsion in future light duty transport. For sustainable heavy duty applications challenges remain around practical range, payload and total cost. Currently there is no economically viable single solution. For commercial marine vessels the problem is compounded by long service lives, with bulk carriers, tankers and container ships the main contributors to greenhouse gases. Ammonia (NH3) has excellent potential to play a significant role as a sustainable future fuel in both retrofitted and advanced engines. However, significant uncertainties remain around safe and effective end use, with these unknowns spanning across fundamental understanding, effective application and acceptance. This multi-disciplinary programme seeks to overcome the key related technical, economic and social unknowns through flexible, multidisciplinary research set around disruptive NH3 engine concepts capable of high thermal efficiency and ultra low NOx. The goal is to accelerate understanding, technologies and ultimately policies which are appropriately scaled and "right first time".
Organisations
Publications
A A
(2023)
Evolution of ammonia reaction mechanisms and modeling parameters: A review
in Applications in Energy and Combustion Science
Adams M
(2022)
Hydride-based thermal energy storage
in Progress in Energy
Ajith Ambalakatte
(2024)
Experimental Comparison of Spark and Jet Ignition Engine Operation with Ammonia/Hydrogen Co-fuelling
ALNASIF A
(2023)
Experimental and numerical comparison of currently available reaction mechanisms for laminar flame speed in 70/30 (%vol.) NH3/H2 flames
in Applications in Energy and Combustion Science
Ambalakatte A
(2023)
Evaluation of Ammonia Co-fuelling in Modern Four Stroke Engines
in Johnson Matthey Technology Review
Ambalakatte A
(2023)
Evaluation of ammonia-gasoline co-combustion in a modern spark ignition research engine
in Carbon Neutrality
Farrukh S
(2023)
Pathways to Decarbonization of Deep-Sea Shipping: An Aframax Case Study
in Energies
Li M
(2023)
A closed-loop linear engine generator using inert gases: A performance and exergy study
in Energy
| Description | Health and Safety Workshop Summary for the use of Ammonia |
| Geographic Reach | Multiple continents/international |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Impact | Change in current practices for the use of ammonia at laboratory scale and large scale for demonstration systems. |
| URL | https://jae.cardiffuniversitypress.org/articles/10.18573/jae.17 |
| Description | Policy Briefing on "Large scale electricity storage" - Ammonia section (Cardiff's contribution) - Prof. Chris Llewellyn (Lead) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to new or improved professional practice |
| URL | https://royalsociety.org/-/media/policy/projects/large-scale-electricity-storage/Large-scale-electri... |
| Description | Abatement of fuel-derived deposits on intake valves |
| Amount | £85,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Repsol |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Spain |
| Start | 09/2023 |
| End | 04/2024 |
| Description | Detergent Evaluation |
| Amount | £62,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Repsol |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Spain |
| Start | 09/2023 |
| End | 04/2024 |
| Description | Engineering X Transforming Systems Through Partnership (TSP) |
| Amount | £61,500 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | TSP-2325-5-IN\145 |
| Organisation | Royal Academy of Engineering |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 11/2023 |
| End | 01/2025 |
| Description | HyJet - Hydrogen Jet Ignition for high performance rescue vessels |
| Amount | £249,581 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 10040680 |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2023 |
| End | 08/2023 |
| Description | PhD Studentship & Equipment Loan Decarbonised Prototype Engine Set Up "Tank To Wheel" |
| Amount | £126,402 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Liebherr |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Start | 06/2023 |
| End | 06/2028 |
| Description | Studentship (Amirata Varaei) |
| Amount | £64,050 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Shell Global Solutions International BV |
| Department | Shell Research Ltd |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2021 |
| End | 11/2025 |
| Description | Studentship (Gagan Gopakumar Suja) |
| Amount | £125,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 2898545 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2023 |
| End | 11/2027 |
| Description | Test Engines To Accelerate Net Zero Shipping And Power Generation (TITANZ) |
| Amount | £3,485,954 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/X04114X/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2023 |
| End | 09/2025 |
| Description | UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub |
| Amount | £7,813,341 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/Y024605/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 08/2023 |
| End | 03/2027 |
| Description | 2nd Symposium on Ammonia Energy, 13.07.23 (Prof Agustin Valera-Medina) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Prof Valera-Medina organises the Symposium at which the International Scientific Committee ensures unique research is presented, attracting innovative topics that will spur further collaboration and development at a multidisciplinary level. The event receives contributions from scientists at all levels of their careers, from students to consolidated researchers, ensuring large dissemination of all types of research and development. Presentations from the MariNH3 research team were delivered at the event. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://ammonia-energy.sciencesconf.org |
| Description | A Kinetic Modelling Study for Estimating Residual NH3 Speciation at the Combustion Outlet in 70/30 vol% NH3/H2 Flames at 2nd Ammonia Symposium, 11.07.23 (Dr Ali Anasif) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a presentation at the Symposium which shared work and progress on the activity at Cardiff in relation to MariNH3. 237 attended in person and more online. The purpose was to share knowledge and encourage collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://ammonia-energy.sciencesconf.org/ |
| Description | A Review of the State-of-the-Art for Ammonia Combustion and Emissions Characteristics for Spark-Ignition Engines at 2nd Ammonia Symposium, 11.07.23 (Dr Vikas Sharma) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a presentation at the Symposium which shared work and progress on the activity at Brighton in relation to MariNH3. 237 attended in person and more online. The purpose was to share knowledge and encourage collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://ammonia-energy.sciencesconf.org/ |
| Description | Advances in Renewable and Green Energy Technology (ICARGET-2023), 08.12.23 (Dr J Herreros) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The International Conference on Advances in Renewable and Green Energy Technology (ICARGET 2023) is a platform for scientists, engineers, and practitioners from around the world to come together and share their knowledge and insights in the field of renewable and green energy. The focus on exchanging research ideas, innovations, developments, and practical applications aligns perfectly with the urgent global need for sustainable and carbon-free energy solutions. By addressing the challenges faced in renewable and green energy, ICARGET 2023 plays a pivotal role in advancing the transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. The conference is a platform for discussions and collaborations, where participants collectively work towards finding solutions to pressing energy and environmental challenges. Around 80 attendees from academia and industrial background attended this keynote address at the ICARGET2023 on 7th-8th December 2023. The conference organiser confirmed that the presentation enriched the collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to a greener and more sustainable future for transportation. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://icarget2023.com/index.html |
| Description | Ammonia's Achilles heel - press release on Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) - 03.03.23 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Press release to highlight the activity and purpose of the MariNH3 research programme. Published on 03.03.23 on Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.imarest.org/themarineprofessional/on-the-radar/6783-ammonia-s-achilles-heel |
| Description | Attendance at 63rd UK Explosion Liaison Group to discuss Explosion Hazards of Net Zero Technologies, 23.10.23 (Prof Agustin Valera-Medina & Dr A Giles) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The Cardiff team are attending the meeting and will disseminate information about the research programme. It takes place at HSE Science and Research Centre, Derbyshire. UK Explosion Interest Group (UKELG) is a subject interest group, which aims to promote the understanding of all aspects of explosions, including the analysis and prevention of accidental explosions, by stimulating the informal exchange of relevant information. Each year they organise two meetings covering all aspects of explosion and related loss prevention. As the need to decarbonise energy technologies gathers pace, the session explored the Explosion Hazards of Net Zero Technologies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.hsl.gov.uk/news_items/explosion-hazards-group-host-net-zero-discussion-meeting-at-the-hs... |
| Description | Attendance at, and sponsorship of, the 1st Symposium on Ammonia Energy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | International forum for the presentation and discussion of state-of-the-art scientific and engineering advances on ammonia as an energy vector. The conference was a platform in which to raise awareness of the new award, which started on 1 July 2022. Discussions were held with scientific research colleagues and industry about the programme, its aims and objectives and facilitated introductions to potential members of our International Advisory Board. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.ammoniasymposium2022.com/ |
| Description | CENTS Network workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Workshop presentation for CENTS network (Circular economy networks+ in Transportation Systems), discussing resource use and circular management. Presentation discussing materials requirements of PEM electrolysis systems |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/research/research-areas/sustainable-materials-and-manufacturing/ce... |
| Description | Catalytic Aftertreatment Challenges for Ammonia Fuelled Internal Combustion Engines - 2nd Symposium on Ammonia Energy, 13.07.23 (George Brinklow) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This was a presentation at the Symposium which shared work and progress on the activity at Birmingham in relation to MariNH3. 237 attended in person and more online. The purpose was to share knowledge and encourage collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://ammonia-energy.sciencesconf.org/ |
| Description | Combustion Diagnosis of Green Ammonia to Produce Carbon Free Energy at the National Postdoctoral Conference (NPDC23), 19.09.23 (Dr Vikas Sharma) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | This presentation was to share knowledge with regards to the MariNH3 programme and it's activity, for networking and for postdoc professional development |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Comparison of gasoline versus hydrogen co-fuelling in an ammonia single cylinder spark ignition engine at the UnICE3G Future Propulsion Systems Conference, 07.12.23 (Dr Ajith Ambalakatte) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A presentation to the conference regarding results obtained so far as part of the MariNH3 research. It enabled the sharing of knowledge, the potential discussions on further collaborations, networking and supported the professional development of the presenter. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Comprehensive Investigation of Available Reaction Mechanisms in their Performance of Estimation of NO2 Concentration in 70/30 vol% NH3/H2 Premixed Flames at the Cardiff Engineering Research Conference, 12.07.23 (Dr Syed Mashruk) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a presentation at the Engineering conference which shared work and progress on the activity on MariNH3 at Cardiff. The purpose was to share knowledge and encourage collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Decarbonisation Session Chair at Cardiff Capital Region Conference, 28.03.23 (Dr Laura Norris) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Dr Laura Norris chaired a session on decarbonisation at the Cardiff Capital Region Conference. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | European Combustion Meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Plenary speech on the use of ammonia as a safe, high density medium for power, heat and transport, with emphasis on the use of gas turbines. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://ecm2023.sciencesconf.org/ |
| Description | Evaluation of E10 and NH3 Co-fuelling in a Modern Spark Ignition Engine at Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Conference, 29-30.11.23 (Dr Ajith Ambalakatte) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A presentation to the conference regarding results obtained so far as part of the MariNH3 research. It enabled the sharing of knowledge, the potential discussions on further collaborations, networking and encouraging the professional development of the presenter. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://events.imeche.org/ViewEvent?e=7568 |
| Description | Experimental study on combustion and emission characteristics of flexi alcohol blends/biodiesel in RCCI engine at the UnICE3G Future Propulsion Systems Conference, 07.12.23 (Dr Vikas Sharma) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A presentation to the conference regarding results obtained so far as part of the MariNH3 research. It enabled the sharing of knowledge, the potential discussions on further collaborations, networking and supported the professional development of the presenter. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Feature in University of Nottingham Energy Institute Newsletter - September 2023 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Spotlight section in the newsletter to raise awareness and inform the audience about the research project, its achievements to date and to promote the MariNH3 Annual Report. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Future Fuels: Viability of low carbon fuels and green technologies for shipping |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The Seminar was based on the discussion around the use of ammonia and other net zero fuels for marine applications. Dr Rachel Bridges (Cummins), representatives from BMT, Prof. Valera-Medina and Miss Helen Stephen (Director of Maritime Industries) participated in a discussion/debate on the potential use of ammonia or ethanol for the sector. The topic targetted people working in industry. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Hydrogen and derivative fuels for sustainable internal combustion engines - IMechE Engineering Challenges in the Hydrogen Economy 6-7.03.24 (Prof A Cairns) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on Hydrogen and derivative fuels for sustainable internal combustion engines. The talk covered: - Summary of experimental activities at Nottingham on decarbonised IC engines - Retrofit versus dedicated engine designs - Hydrogen co-firing |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://events.imeche.org/ViewEvent?code=CMP7629 |
| Description | IEA TCP Task 40: Energy Storage and Conversion Based on Hydrogen Meeting May 2023 Notingham UK Presentation by David Grant |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Dissemination of hydrogen storage modelling, new materaisl integration including hydrogen stores and ammonia Determination of collaborations with international experts Seeting agenda |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | IEA TCP Task 40: Energy Storage and Conversion Based on Hydrogen Meeting November 2023 Hiroshima Japan Presentation by David Grant |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | future directions collaborations on new materials, high pressure measurements. Dissemination of hydrogen storage materials applicatiosn and integration with many applications including marine and ammonia |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | IEA TCP Task 40: Energy Storage and Conversion Based on Hydrogen Meeting October 2022 Spain Presentationby Alastair Stuart |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Dissemination of research in hydrogen storage by experts leading to International Collaboration |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Invited organiser and Chair 2023: JSAE/SAE Powertrains, Energy and Lubricants International Meeting/Conference, August/September 2023, Kyoto, Japan |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Organising and Chairing a Conference session in the area of neutral fuels and energy carriers, around 400 audiences attended the event highlitin the progress made worldwide in the area of fuel production and end-use, including emissions abatement. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Key note speaker |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Keynote talk to more than 100 professionals/researchers attended the The International Conference on Advances in Renewable and Green Energy Technology (ICARGET) 2023. 7th-8th December 2023 (India). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Keynote speech at 11th European Combustion Meeting: Insights into a Future Running on Ammonia Combustion (Agustin Valera-Medina) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Prof Agustin Valera-Median delivered keynote speech: Insights into a Future Running on Ammonia Combustion. Dissemination of research findings. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://ecm2023.sciencesconf.org/ |
| Description | Legislation for Technology Acceptance at the 2nd Symposium of Ammonia Energy, 11-13.07.23 (Dr Laura Norris) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on the work conducted on legislation and barriers to acceptance of ammonia as a fuel |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://ammonia-energy.sciencesconf.org/ |
| Description | Legislation for Technology Acceptance at the Net Zero Innovation Institute Launch, 19.09.23 (Dr Laura Norris) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on the work conducted on legislation and barriers to acceptance of ammonia as a fuel |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2772468-the-net-zero-innovation-institute-officially-launched |
| Description | MariNH3 Annual Conference - 28.06.23 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The conference showcased the progress made on the first 12 months of the programme. It included Q&A sessions and useful debate. Feedback confirmed it was well received and provided value to attendees. Discussions arose around further work and collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://marinh3.ac.uk/marinh3-conference-2023 |
| Description | MariNH3 newsletter - 01.07.23 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | E-shot to subscribers to MariNH3 newsletter which in 01.07.23 issue promoted the MariNH3 Annual Report 2023. 42 subscribers, no bouncebacks. The newsletter informs subscribers on the progress of the project. Activity is information sharing. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | MariNH3 project press article in Seatrade Maritime News - 29.06.22 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Press release aligned to award of funding for the project which outlines partners and project aims. Purpose is to raise awareness of the research programme within the sector. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/sustainability-green-technology/£55m-disruptive-uk-green-ammonia-s... |
| Description | MariNH3 project press article in The Engineer - 10.02.22 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Press release to raise awareness of the new research programme, the partners involved and the project aims. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/marinh3-aims-for-decarbonised-marine-sector |
| Description | Net Zero Challenges for Maritime Shipping Industry at an MSc seminar, Cardiff University, 15.11.23 (Dr Laura Norris) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on the work conducted on legislation and barriers to acceptance of ammonia as a fuel |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Net Zero Challenges in the Maritime Shipping Industry at the Centre for Governance, Regulation & Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) conference, 16.11.23 (Dr Laura Norris) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Laura has been invited to present at the CGR&IS Seminar Series. The Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) at Bath acts as a catalyst and facilitator for research and policy development in the regulation of markets. It brings together researchers and practitioners with a shared interest in ensuring markets, regions and organisations are run effectively, efficiently, lawfully and in the public interest. The seminar provides a platform for debate on the design and implementation of effective governance structures, and forms of control and regulation. Laura spoke about the work being undertaken in work packages 1 & 2 on MariNH3, and learnings to date. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.bath.ac.uk/research-groups/centre-for-governance-regulation-and-industrial-strategy-cgr-... |
| Description | Net Zero Shipping: Towards Mission-oriented Regional Policies in a Global Innovation System - GeoInno, 01.10.23 (Dr Laura Norris) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presented the work on legislation and acceptance that is being undertaken by this engineering research programme. Reported on initial outcomes and also the interdisciplinary nature of the programme, where socio economic factors are being discussed alongside development of new technologies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://geoinno2024.com/ |
| Description | New Hydrogen Carrier Fuel Combustion Mechanism at Ammonia Combustion Reaction Mechanism Workshop, Cardiff University, 5-8.09.23 (Dr Vikas Sharma) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | This presentation enabled the sharing of knowledge and results in relation to MariNH3 amongst the audience, as well as gaining knowledge and discussing collaboration opportunities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Plenary talk: Ammonia for Net Zero Combustion at the 12th Mediterranean Combustion Symposium |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Agustin Valera-Medina delivered the plenary session - Ammonia for Net Zero Combustion, in which included the MariNH3 programme and some details of the work being undertaken in the programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://mcsymposium.com/ |
| Description | Presentation at Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Round 4, 12.07.23 (Dr Vikas Sharma) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Short presentation on MariNH3, the work Brighton is undertaking as part of this and their and research focus at CMDC briefing event. It enabled Vikas to share information with potential project partners. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGaa5RRGHLU |
| Description | Session Chair at Making, Breaking and Utilising Ammonia conference, 26.06.23 (Prof Al Cairns) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Chair of session 3 on ammonia which comprised three presentations. Event was organised by the MASI research group - https://www.masi.ac.uk/ |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | http://www.masi.ac.uk/ |
| Description | The Potential of Alcohol Mix as Sustainable Fuel for Dual-Fuel Low-Temperature Combustion at the Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Conference, 29-30.11.23 (Dr Vikas Sharma) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on results of the MariNH3 work to date; sharing knowledge, encouraging professional development and collaboration |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://events.imeche.org/ViewEvent?e=7568 |
| Description | The Potential of Green Ammonia and Methanol to Decarbonise Commercial Vessels of all Sizes, 25.04.23 (Prof Al Cairns) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Al Cairns was invited to present 'The Potential of Green Ammonia and Methanol to Decarbonise Commercial Vessels of all Sizes' at the NEXT GEN Marine Hydrogen Workshop - Near term potential for hydrogen, methanol and ammonia for maritime on 25 April 2023. The session included a Q&A session with delegates which resulted in conversations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | The Role of Universities in Enabling Net Zero Technologies at the RSA Winter Conference, 11.09.23 (Dr Laura Norris) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on the work conducted on legislation and barriers to acceptance of ammonia as a fuel |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.regionalstudies.org/events/2023-winter-conference/ |
| Description | dissemination to industry of hydrogen storage activity |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Chamber of commerce energy summit. Introducing hydrogen reserach activity influencing the region on hydrogen storage capability |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |