The Opportunities and Challenges of Scaling Ammonia Fuel for Expeditionary Environments
Abstract
Abstract:The proposed feasibility studies will assess the relative benefits and challenges of adopting ammonia fuel made using renew able energy in future naval expeditionary environments of varying power demand (0.5-10kW). The project will involve holistic assessm ent of the opportunities and key issues when switching to this fuel as the main energy vector in a reversible process, where the syn thesized fuel can be used later on to generate electricity. Initial work will review the state-of-the-art, covering the key sub-syst ems required within an effective ammonia eco-system. This review will include assessment of sub-system and component technology matu rity levels and potential gaps for future investment. Scalability analysis will then be undertaken covering thermodynamic performanc e, economics and life cycle impacts in head-to-head comparisons with competing energy vectors (both established fossil fuel and pote ntial future solutions such as green hydrogen). The project will also include a detailed technical review of ammonia fuel handling,s torage and safety. Ultimately the work will provide a detailed technical benchmark of ammonia relative to competing energy vectors, with recommendations made for naval expeditionary environments and beyond without bias. Deliverables:Regular progress presentation s and reporting (e.g. quarterly, or as frequently as preferred by ONRG)Full written final report, incorporating full details of ana lytical techniques and assumptionsFull data handover (raw and/or analyzed as required)At least 3 international high impact technic al publications, with funding support fully acknowledged
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 22, 2021
- Source ID
- N629092112062
Entities
People
- Alasdair Cairns
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Nottingham