• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.30 no.5
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• pp.467-478
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• 2024

The International Maritime Organization has adopted a strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, with enhanced targets to address ship-induced emissions. The liquid-hydrogen proton-exchange membrane fuel cell is promising for complying with such regulations. In general, ship design must adhere to the prescriptive rules of classification societies. However, increasing environmental regulations are enforcing the introduction of new fuels and systems, with the prescriptive rules lagging. Hence, we devise a method to verify new technologies by combining the hazard and operability study (HAZOP) and layer of protection analysis (LOPA) for a hydrogen fuel gas-supply system. The HAZOP allows us to identify hazardous scenarios, whereas the LOPA enables us to quantitatively complement the qualitative HAZOP results. The existing initiating event frequency and failure-on-demand probability of independent protection layers (IPLs) are identified. To determine the adequacy of the existing IPLs, we compare the estimated current mitigation with a risk-acceptance criterion. Additional IPLs are recommended when required to satisfy the risk criteria. Results show that HAZOP-LOPA can be potentially used to assess novel systems not yet adopted in the maritime sector.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.674-690
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• 2021

This study proposes a hybrid marine power system combining dual-fuel generators, a fuel cell, and Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB). Rigorous verification and validation of the dynamic modelling and integration of the system are conducted. A case study for the application of the hybrid propulsion system to a passenger ship is conducted to examine its time-variant behaviour. A comprehensive model of the reversible and irreversible capacity degradation of the VRFB stack unit is proposed and validated. The capacity retention of the VRFB stack is simulated by being integrated within the hybrid propulsion system. Reversible degradation of the VRFB stack is precisely predicted and rehabilitated based on the predefined operational schedule, while the irreversible portion is retained until the affected components are replaced. Consequently, the advantages of the VRFB system as an on-board ESS are demonstrated through the application of a hybrid propulsion system for liner shipping with fixed routes.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• v.28 no.5
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• pp.233-239
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• 2012

The engine of a large ship operates under wet conditions using a fuel such as bunker C oil, which includes sulfur and many impurities. A cylinder liner made of cast iron is very susceptible to damage such as scuffing on the surface. This scuffing can reliably be attributed to the destruction of the oil film and the corrosion wear caused by water and sulfur included in the fuel, along with abrasion impurities and poor lubricants. In this study, a reciprocating friction and wear test was carried out with a cast iron specimen, which was used to simulate an engine cylinder in a corrosive environment. Base-oil and stirred oil containing distilled water, NaCl solution, and dilute sulfuric acid were used as lubricants. The friction surface was analyzed using a microscope and EDAX, and the friction coefficient was measured using a load-cell under each experimental condition. We then attempted to investigate the damage to the cylinder liner using the results.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.740-749
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• 2011

The strengthened regulations for atmospheric emissions from ships have caused a necessity of new, alternative power system in ships for the low pollutant emissions and the high energy efficiency. Recently, new kinds of propulsion power system such as fuel cell system, which use hydrogen as an energy source, have been sincerely considered. The purpose of this work is to predict the performance of gasoline fueled SOFC system and to analyze the influence of operating temperature, current density, S/C, and H2 utilization ratio. The results are compared with the methane fueled system. The results show that the cell voltage and $O_2$ utilization ratio are major factors on the performance of system and the gasoline fueled SOFC system have lower efficiency than the methane fueled system.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• v.34 no.8
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• pp.1040-1049
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• 2010

The strengthened regulations for atmospheric emissions from ships have caused a necessity of new, alternative power system in ships for the low pollutant emissions and the high energy efficiency. Recently, new kinds of propulsion power system such as fuel cell system, which use hydrogen as an energy source, have been sincerely considered. The purpose of this work is to predict the performance of methanol fueled SOFC/GT hybrid power system and to analyze the influence of operating temperature of stack, current density of stack, pressure ratio of turbine, temperature effectiveness of recuperator, turbine inlet temperature.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.55 no.6
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• pp.874-880
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• 2017

In this study, we performed numerical simulation of the adsorptive desulfurization reactor for a 100 kW fuel cell. Using experimental results and the adsorption kinetics theory, the adsorption rate of sulfur in diesel was estimated and verified by numerical analysis. By analyzing the performance of desulfurization according to reactor size, the optimal reactor size was determined. By maximizing processed diesel amount, optimal diesel flow rate was determined. Regeneration process was also confirmed for the obtained optimal reactor size. The present work will be utilized to design a diesel desulfurization reactor for a fuel cell used in a ship by further process modeling and economic analysis.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.13-22
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• 2023

As an alternative to environmental pollution generated from fossil fuels currently in use, research is being actively conducted to use hydrogen that does not cause air pollution. As fire and explosion accidents caused by hydrogen leakage have occurred until recently, research on safety is needed to commercialize hydrogen on ships, which are special environments. In this study, a seasonal alternative scenario for each season and the worst scenario were assumed in the event of a leakage accident while a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion ship equipped with a hydrogen storage tank was navigating at JangSaengPo port in Ulsan. In order to consider environmental variables, the damage impact range was derived through ALOHA and probit analysis based on the annual average weather data for 2021 by the Korea Meteorological Administration and on geographic information data from the National Statistical Office. Radiation showed a wider damage range than that of Overpressure and Flame in both the alternative and worst-case scenarios, and as a result of probit analysis, a fatality rate of 99% was confirmed in all areas.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.135-144
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• 2021

In this study, we investigated the characteristics of the process of hydrogen production using boil-of gas (BOG) generated from an LNG-fueled ship and the application of hydrogen fuel cell systems as auxiliary engines. In this study, the BOG steam reformer process was designed using the UniSim R410 program, and the reformer outlet temperature, pressure, and the fraction and consumption of the product according to the steam/carbon ratio (SCR) were calculated. According to the study, the conversion rate of methane was 100 % when the temperature of the reformer was 890 ℃, and maximum hydrogen production was observed. In addition, the lower the pressure, the higher is the reaction activity. However, higher temperatures have led to a decrease in hydrogen production owing to the preponderance of adverse reactions and increased amounts of water and carbon dioxide. As SCR increased, hydrogen production increased, but the required energy consumption also increased proportionally. Although the hydrogen fraction was the highest when the SCR was 1.8, it was confirmed that the optimal operation range was for SCR to operate at 3 to prevent cocking. In addition, the lower the pressure, the higher is the amount of carbon dioxide generated. Furthermore, 42.5 % of the LNG cold energy based on carbon dioxide generation was required for cooling and liquefaction.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• v.9 no.6
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• pp.331-337
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• 2010

This study compared the macro and micro electrochemical characteristics at the local area of welding metal on dissimilar welding parts for type 304 stainless steel (SS) and type 316L SS. The materials are used for double wall gas pipe of duel fuel engine for a ship. The various potentiodynamic experiments were performed several times in 10% ${H_2C_2O_2}{\cdot}{H_2O}$ solution using macro and micro methods, respectively. The micro electrochemical experiments conducted to resolve at local area on cross-section of dissimilar welding materials by micro-droplet cell device. The micro-droplet cell techniques can be used almost electrochemical experiments to resolve corrosion characteristics of the limited electrode area of the metallic surface between wetted spot of working electrode and tip of sharpened capillary tube. The results of macro electrochemical experiments show that resistance of active dissolution reaction at welding zone was high due to low current density by formation of passivation protection film at passive region. According to the micro electrochemical experiment, the corrosion current density of welding zone and bond zone were relatively high.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.21-28
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• 2014

Damage to the cylinder liner of large ship engines, such as scuffing on the surface, can occur very easily because it is operated in a corrosive environment. This scuffing may be due to oil film destruction and corrosive wear caused by water and sulfur included in the fuel, abrasive impurities, and poor lubricants. Thus, a method for monitoring the condition and diagnosing the failure of the cylinder liner and piston ring is needed. In this study, a reciprocating friction and wear test was carried out with a cast iron specimen, which simulated an engine cylinder in a corrosive atmosphere. The lubricants used were base oil, stirred oil with distilled water, a NaCl solution, and dilute sulfuric acid. The friction coefficient and frequency spectrum were measured using a load cell and acceleration sense in each experimental condition. We then used these results to diagnose the failure of the cylinder liner.