Hochschule Stralsund Develops Retrofit Fuel Module for Greener Shipping
The Hochschule Stralsund's project 'BoosterMeth' introduces a retrofit fuel module that blends diesel with methanol, aiming for a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions. This innovation allows existing marine engines to use renewable alcohols, addressing both economic and environmental challenges in shipping operations.
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The 'BoosterMeth' project from Hochschule Stralsund focuses on developing a retrofit fuel module that mixes diesel with methanol, enabling existing large diesel engines to operate more sustainably. This project, running from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, under the TBI initiative, aims to achieve approximately 20% CO₂ emissions reduction without requiring significant modifications to vessels.
The approach allows for up to 30% methanol blending without new certification, providing a practical solution amidst stringent CO₂ limits imposed by the Carbon Intensity Index (CII) for shipping. As the EU's 'FuelEU Maritime' regulation now recognizes biogenically produced alcohols as renewable, further real-world testing is planned.
The project team includes Prof. Dr. Leander Marquardt and colleagues, supported by regional funding from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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