Thermodynamic efficiency of an advanced 4th generation VHTR propulsion engine for large container ships

Głuch, Jerzy; Kodlewicz, Tomasz; Drosińska-Komor, Marta; Ziółkowska, Natalia; Breńkacz, Łukasz; Ziółkowski, Paweł

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Polish Maritime Research

2024 | nr 4 | 76--88

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Thermodynamic efficiency of an advanced 4th generation VHTR propulsion engine for large container ships

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Głuch, Jerzy , Kodlewicz, Tomasz , Drosińska-Komor, Marta , Ziółkowska, Natalia , Breńkacz, Łukasz , Ziółkowski, Paweł

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In response to global initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the maritime industry must adopt green propulsion solutions. This paper analyses the operational potential of very high-temperature reactors (VHTRs) as an innovative propulsion source for large container ships. Calculations are carried out for ships produced between 2018 and 2020 with a capacity of more than 20,000 TEU. For these ships, the average power of the main system is calculated at around 64.00 kW. The study focuses on a propulsion engine system with features such as extraction control, bypass control, and either one or two turbines. The direct thermodynamic cycle of the VHTR offers high efficiency, smaller sizes, and flexible power control, thus eliminating the need for helium storage and enabling rapid power changes. In addition, this article highlights the advantages of bypass control of the turbine, which avoids the need to shut down the propulsion engine in the harbour. The findings suggest that nuclear propulsion could play a crucial role in the future of maritime technology.

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nuclear propulsion engine reactor CO2 reduction energy efficiency sustainable development

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Polish Maritime Research

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2024

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nr 4

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76--88

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Głuch, Jerzy

Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Poland

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Kodlewicz, Tomasz

Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Poland

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Drosińska-Komor, Marta

Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Poland, marta.drosinska@pg.edu.pl

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Ziółkowska, Natalia

Gdańsk University of Technology, Doctoral School, Poland

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Breńkacz, Łukasz

Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Sciences, Gdańsk, Poland

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Ziółkowski, Paweł

Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Poland

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