Estimation of fuel storage capacity for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels
Contributing person | Georgios Tzortzinis | |
References to related material | D5.4: PARAMETRIZED-TEST BENCHMARK WITH DATASET OF DESKTOP STUDIES | |
Description of the data | The dataset is provided in an Excel file with three sheets for inputs and five sheets for outputs. The first input sheet (Input 1) defines the vessel’s operational profile. It includes values for engine power (MCR and NCR), vessel speed, and engine type for different operating scenarios. The second input sheet (Input 2) includes the vessel dimensions. It shows the available spaces for tank installation and the corresponding breadth of each space, considering relevant regulations. The third input sheet (Input 3) gives details about the container tanks. It lists each tank’s ID, capacity, material, and whether it is a TEU or FEU. It also provides the dimensions (length, width, height) of the tanks and the possible ways they can be installed, including stacking options and placement direction. The first output sheet (Operational Output) relates to fuel and energy requirements based on the vessel’s operational profile. The remaining output sheets (Case #1 to Case #4) provide estimates for the number of tanks, total fuel capacity, and vessel range (mileage) for various input combinations. Assumptions: The available installation spaces have already accounted for relevant safety criteria. The number of tanks, along with the corresponding capacity and coverage, is calculated for each individual installation space being analyzed. Only containerized options are considered for the tank configurations. For vertical container placement, stacking is not permitted. Input Variables: Inputs related to vessel operational profile: Maximum continuous rate (MCR), in kilowatts (kW). Nominal continuous rate (NCR), in kilowatts (kW). Days of operation. Vessel speed, in nautical miles (nm). Engine type: 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine. Inputs related to available installation spaces: Length of the available installation space, in meters (m). Width of the available installation space, in meters (m). Height of the available installation space, in meters (m). Vessel’s breadth, in meters (m). Inputs related to tank options and arrangement (only containerized options considered): Capacity of the container, in cubic meters (m3). Material of the tank: composite or metallic. Container type: TEU or FEU. Length of the container, in meters (m). Width of the container, in meters (m). Height of the container, in meters (m). Stacking allowance: allowed or not allowed. Container orientation: horizontal or vertical. Outputs Outputs related to the vessel’s operational profile: Operational range, in nautical miles (nm). Fuel consumption, in tons (T). Energy required, in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Fuel Volume required, in cubic meters (m3). Outputs related to tank storage capacity (calculated for each available installation space): Number of tanks in the installation space. Capacity of ammonia storage for the installation space, in cubic meters (m3). Vessel’s coverage for the installation space, in nautical miles (nm). | |
Type of the data | Dataset | |
Total size of the dataset | 45044 | |
Author | Christoff, Bruno | |
Upload date | 2025-07-02T13:02:41Z | |
Publication date | 2025-07-02T13:02:41Z | |
Data of data creation | 2025-02 | |
Publication date | 2025-07-02 | |
Abstract of the dataset | This dataset is part of NH3CRAFT Deliverable D5.4: Parametrized Test-Benchmark with Dataset of Desktop Studies. It was generated using a MATLAB/Simulink model developed for a digital design platform supporting the conceptual development of ammonia-fueled ships. The dataset enables parametric studies focused on estimating the ammonia fuel storage capacity and operational profiles of vessels under different scenarios. The model estimates the fuel storage capacity considering the vessel’s operational profile, the vessel’s available installation spaces, and tank configuration options. The operational profile includes engine power, vessel speed, and days of operation. The vessel dimensions take into account the available installation spaces and the breadth of the vessel. Several tank configuration options are explored, including the use of Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) and Forty-foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) tanks—made of either metallic or composite materials—and placement strategies such as horizontal placement (with and without stacking allowance) and vertical placement. The key outputs include the tank capacity per installation space in cubic meters, the vessel range (or coverage) per installation space in nautical miles, and the number of tanks per installation space. vessel range per installation space (nautical miles), and the number of tanks per installation space | |
Public reference to this page | https://opara.zih.tu-dresden.de/handle/123456789/1497 | |
Public reference to this page | https://doi.org/10.25532/OPARA-859 | |
Publisher | Technische Universität Dresden | |
Licence | Attribution 4.0 International | en |
URI of the licence text | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
Specification of the discipline(s) | 4 | |
Title of the dataset | Estimation of fuel storage capacity for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels | |
Software | Matlab/Simulink | |
Software | Excel | |
Project abstract | Waterborne transport currently accounts for a quarter of the European Union’s (EU) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and this figure continues to rise as demand grows. European Green Deal Strategy seeks for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050 through the introduction of more sustainable, affordable, accessible, healthier and cleaner alternatives. Analyzing the air emissions caused at a mode level, waterborne transport occupies by far the largest part of cargo transport, and accounts for 13% of GHG emissions in the EU. A drastic course of action will need to be deployed so as emissions from waterborne transport start to decline. The NH3CRAFT project develops a next generation sustainable, commercially attractive and safe technology for high-volume storage and transportation of ammonia as fuel on-board ships. The process will be realized by developing new design methodology that will offer the feasibility of 1,000 cubic meter storage of ammonia (NH3) in liquid form at a pressure of 10 bar and demonstrating it on a 31,000 deadweight ton multi-purpose vessel. In addition, for ensuring the wider applicability and refinement of the developed methodology, five (5) different type of vessels and corresponding fuel-storage tanks concepts will be studied and documented. | |
Public project website(s) | https://www.nh3craft.com/ | |
Project title | NH3CRAFT |
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