AiP for H2 propulsion system

Aurelia Green Ship Concept Design is first applying its ACD01 1000 system to a RoRo but says the hydrogen-based engine system can be applied to other ship designs.

“This new design for a compressed hydrogen RoRo is part of a long-term cooperation between Aurelia and RINA in which we will develop liquefied hydrogen propulsion system that could be used for heavy lift, cruise and RoPax vessels,” said Raffaele Frontera, founding partner of Aurelia Green Concept Design.

“This cooperation with RINA will ensure that the design of renewable ships becomes a reality and does not remain a distant dream,” he added.

The fuel used to operate the vessel is 100% compressed hydrogen which generates no emissions during navigation or in port. The hybrid propulsion is based on battery and fuel cell power modules and the batteries are used as an energy storage source to also supply power for the hotel load.

Furthermore, this new design complies well beyond the limits specified by EEDI Phase 3 according to MEPC.203(62); the ballast water treatment plant is in accordance with the latest amendments of the International Ballast Water Management Convention and the hull is designed to ensure maximum hydrodynamic and propeller efficiency.