Posted on 08/03/2024 4:18:04 PM PDT by Eleutheria5
As the world seeks economical and efficient methods to produce and utilize sustainable energy sources, Germany is following this noble cause by shifting its fuel type from hydrogen to Methanol for engines. This change aims to cut pollution levels and improve efficiency in sectors like shipping.
MAN Energy Solutions, a market leader in this niche, has developed methanol-ready four-stroke engines for substantial emissions cuts. These engines are set to enable the maritime sector to use cleaner fuels, offering a solution to the shift from current marine fuels.
MAN’s methanol-ready engines to fuel the future: How advanced technology is revolutionizing maritime fuel efficiency MAN Energy Solutions leads in developing engines for alternative fuels. Models such as the MAN 32/44CR, MAN 49/60DF, and MAN 175D are designed to optimize modern technologies, enhancing efficiency and flexibility to meet future requirements.
For example, the MAN 32/44CR uses standard rail injection systems, high-performing turbochargers, VARIABLE TIMING control for the valve, and an integrated control electric system. These technologies boost performance when using Methanol, which can be synthesized to obtain carbonless, green hydrogen.
Additionally, these engines are designed to use both conventional marine fuels and Methanol, though not at the same capacity. This dual-fuel option allows shipowners to use Methanol as it becomes more available and cheaper. The strategy involves upgrading current engines to feature methanol adaptation, utilizing existing maritime infrastructure without the costly renewal of engines.
The main environmental impacts of methanol: How this fuel could revolutionize the maritime sector Methanol is gaining attention as the future marine fuel due to several environmental benefits. It is less hazardous to water life than conventional fuels, with a lower chance of polluting the sea if spilled. Furthermore, Methanol releases fewer pollutant gases than traditional marine fuels, such as sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate...
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Methanol contains carbon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanol
Somebody (them or me), missed something in Organic Chemistry.
Why not burn the hydrogen directly?
(Yeah. I know)
Excuse me?
cow pharts
Here's one you haven't heard: Even when compressed to 10,000 psi, Hydrogen occupies 7 times the volume of gasoline that has the same energy content. This 7x size doesn't include the tanks to hold the hydrogen at 10,000 psi. The gasoline fits in odd shaped containers tucked into corners of the chassis. The hydrogen must be stored in round pressure tanks. In an accident, you don't call them pressure tanks, you call them bombs.
Hydrogen requires fuel to be split from O2 in water
I’m getting to the point where I’m not sure it’s even worth responding to this kind of drivel. Terms like Supply and infrastructure mean nothing to these fantasy driven idiots
Still trying to harness unicorn farts in order to appease Gaia.
I knew a guy that bought 20 barrels of racing car fuel at an auction. He was able to mix it with regular gas and turn it into a high octane fuel.
He saved a lot of money for awhile.
Hydrogen coming from ammonia is produced when it’s needed
Very little hydrogen would be available to ‘explode’
That’s nice. Where’s the ammonia coming from?
Ammonia has been used in Farm refrigeration for a very long time.
When released, it is very toxic. Can be fatal.
Also known to explode when released in the right conditions - indoors or confined space.
Here's one you haven't heard: Even when compressed to 10,000 psi, Hydrogen occupies 7 times the volume of gasoline that has the same energy content. This 7x size doesn't include the tanks to hold the hydrogen at 10,000 psi. The gasoline fits in odd shaped containers tucked into corners of the chassis. The hydrogen must be stored in round pressure tanks. In an accident, you don't call them pressure tanks, you call them bombs.
I think the op had the right idea.
have you ever heard of LOHC?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_organic_hydrogen_carriers < /a>
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ente.202301042> /a>
“Why not burn the hydrogen directly?”
Hydrogen is not easily used as a dual-fuel with diesel.
Except that Elon musk splits water at his desalination plant and then combines it with CO2 from the atmosphere to make methane for his rockets. Think that model will scale?
Except that Elon musk splits water at his desalination plant and then combines it with CO2 from the atmosphere to make methane for his rockets. Think that model will scale?
“I’m getting to the point where I’m not sure it’s even worth responding to this kind of drivel. Terms like Supply and infrastructure mean nothing to these fantasy driven idiots”
GEEZ! They have addressed supply and infrastructure! These are dual-fuel systems.
How long before the U.S. blows up that pipeline?
Methane fuel? Will that smell like a BAD fart?
“To achieve the same energy content as gasoline, a methanol fuel tank needs to be approximately 2.5 times larger. This is due to methanol’s lower energy density compared to gasoline.”
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/gasoline-vs-methanol-how-much-ZLjoysDSSdWZNt.GvPkzwg
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