As part of the SAFeCRAFT project, Task 3.1, led by Metacon, focuses on the conceptual design of ammonia-based alternative energy systems for ships. Multiple configurations will be explored, including the direct use of ammonia in internal combustion engines (ICEs) or fuel cells (FCs), as well as systems where hydrogen is extracted from ammonia via onboard cracking for subsequent use in ICEs or FCs.
The task will also address the integration of key onboard components, such as ammonia storage, fuel handling, the H₂ cracking system, and energy conversion technologies. Using computer-aided design (CAD) tools and model-based simulation, the team will:
• Identify the system’s energy performance limits,
• Define optimal operating conditions, interfaces, and configurations, and
• Design the cracking reactors.
The conceptual design approach builds on knowledge and insights from the NH3CRAFT project, ensuring continuity and leveraging prior R&D advancements.
Task 3.1 of the SAFeCRAFT project, led by Metacon, explores conceptual designs for ammonia-based ship propulsion systems, including onboard hydrogen production via NH₃ cracking, using advanced simulation tools and building on insights from the NH3CRAFT project.
In SAFeCRAFT Task 3.1, Metacon is leading the conceptual design of innovative ammonia-based propulsion systems for ships, integrating onboard NH₃ cracking, storage, and energy conversion technologies using advanced modelling and simulation tools.
