Sustainable Marine Structures

Assist in GHG Abatement of Offshore Ships: Design and Economic Analysis of an Integrated Utilization Model of Hydrogen-Powered Ship and Offshore Wind Power

Xinyu Liu

Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China

Guogang Yang

Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China

Baixun Sun

Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China

Hao Wang

Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China

Yue Li

Laboratory of Transport Pollution Control and Monitoring Technology, Beijing, 100084, China

Renjie Wang

Laboratory of Transport Pollution Control and Monitoring Technology, Beijing, 100084, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36956/sms.v5i2.877

Received: 17 June 2023; Revised: 9 August 2023; Accepted: 14 August 2023; Published: 23 August 2023

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Abstract

As a hopeful solution to help the shipping sector achieve the greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement goal of the IMO by 2050, the application of hydrogen-powered ships has attracted more and more attention. To solve the problem of hydrogen supplement for offshore polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) ships, this paper presents a scenario design for the integrated application of coastal hydrogen-powered ships and offshore wind power, and analyzes its techno-economic feasibility. This model concept considers the problems in offshore hydrogen transportation and offshore wind power development together. It provides a feasible integrated scheme and operation mode for the combination of offshore wind power and hydrogen energy storage. A transformation scheme is also provided for the marine ranch ships, and these PEMFC-powered ships are combined with the hydrogen production of offshore wind farms. The analysis results show that the integrated utilization model is economically feasible and with a significant effect on decarbonization. It also shows great potential for further expansion to other coastal areas.

Keywords: GHG abatement; Hydrogen powered ships; Hydrogen production from offshore wind power; PEMFC ships; Integrated utilization model; Economic analysis

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