LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) PROJECTS ON INLAND BARGES

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)
PROJECTS ON INLAND BARGES
WUHAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION
Martin van Dijk
SPECIFICATION LNG
∗ Natural gas is composed primarily of methane, with varying
elements of ethane, propane, butane and the progressively
heavier hydrocarbons. Small quantities of nitrogen, oxygen,
carbon dioxide, sulphur compounds and water may also be
found. Transforming natural gas into LNG is a complicated
process. Its fundamental aim is to create a product that is noncorrosive and non-toxic, inhibits the formation of liquids within
transportation infrastructure and satisfies the expectations of
end users in relation to quality specifications. In simple terms
natural gas that comes to the liquefaction plant from a
production source is treated to remove impurities before being
cooled to a temperature of -161°C (normal boiling point)
∗
(Source: National Law Review)
LNG INFORMATION
LNG Emissions values (%)
100
90
80
Diesel CO2
70
Diesel NOx
60
Diesel SOx
50
Diesel PM
40
LNG CO2
30
LNG NOx
LNG SOx
20
LNG PM
10
0
CO2
NOx
SOx
PM
CO2
NOx
SOx
PM
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
LNG
LNG
LNG
LNG
Using natural gas as
fuel reduces both
exhaust gas emissions
and operating costs,
making it an attractive
option for shipowners
and operators.
LNG >>>> FRONTRUNNER
mts.: ‘ARGONON”
Seatransport from China to Rotterdam
on pontoon: DISCOVERY-11
Built China 2010
Dimensions:
L.o.a. 110,0 m
Beam: 16,20 m
Draft: 4,95
Double hull - Y shape
Capacity: 6.100 mt.
Tanks: 6.400 cbm.
MTS.: “ARGONON”
First inland barge on dual fuel (LNG).
LNG Tank on deck
Capacity: 40.000 liter
Dual fuel engine room:
20 % Gasoil + 80 % LNG
>> CO₂ counter >>
001020
Sailing days
339879
Kilo CO₂
Reduce
Mts.: ARGONON > results
∗ Ex second reporting to Central Rhine Commission (CCR)
 No failure in LNG system and no need for any modification.
 No leakage in LNG Tank and gas system.
 Crew tested in a two week cycle for leakage with soap.
 The Barge sails on a mixture of 81 % LNG + 19 % Gasoil
 Bunkering LNG is done by truck.
 Reduction of fuel costs is abt. 25 % to similar barge.
 Crew training LNG ( theoretical + practical)
TWO GREENSTREAM TANKERS
(Full on LNG)
Winner 2013 > NEW DESIGN!
KNVTS Ship of the year!
New type of inland barge
Built: Netherlands/2013
Dim:
L.O.A. 110,0 m
Beam 11,40 m
Draft 3,46
Capacity: 2.870 tons
GREENSTREAM TANKERS
(New design)
GREENSTREAM
LNG Powerpack
LNG TANKS
POWERPACKS
GREENSTREAM TANKER
∗ The use of LNG instead of diesel alone should lead to
a reduction of 80% in NOx, 100% in SO2, 100% in
particles and 20 to 25% in CO2.
∗ Results: Not ready for publishing.
REFIT Mcs.: “EIGER / NORDWAND”
Containertraffic
Rotterdam-Switzerland
Capacity: 400 TEU
820 Km Upstream +
Downstream
REFIT Mcs.: “EIGER / NORDWAND”
Cryonorm LNG Tank
Capacity: 60 cbm.
LNG TANK IN AFT PART HOLD
Ms. EIGER / NORDWAND
LNG TANK
UNDER DECK
SECURITY RULES FOR
LNG TANK ON BOARD.
INPUT FRESH AIR
UNDER DECK WITH
STEELPLATE COVERING
New two engines: WÄRTSILA
Type: 6L20DF = 900 Kw / 1200 rpm
REFIT DUAL FUEL LNG
99% LNG + 1% GASOIL
PROJECT AIM:
LESS >
CO₂ = 40 %
Nox = 90 %
PM = 90 %
MS. EIGER / NORWAND
∗ Results after 9 maiden trips > Rhine Corridor
between Netherlands and Switzerland.
∗ Crew has after pre learning now experience.
∗ No failure in system.
∗ During voyage now:
> use of gasoil = average 3 ltr/hour / per engine
>in the past > average 160 ltr/hour / per engine.
PORT OF ROTTERDAM >> Vision
∗ We are willing to take calculated risks and we are
willing to wait, because innovation doesn’t happen
overnight. And just like the ancient Greeks believed
in the four basic elements, LNG is also all about
Earth, Water, Air and Fire.
∗ The market for liquefied natural gas is emerging. The
ancient Greeks were right to strongly believe in the
four elements. LNG is in fact nothing more than
ancient history!
More future perspectives for LNG
GREEN IS
HOT FOR
THE
FUTURE!
You all can
help with
new
innovations!
WORKSHOP LNG
1) Make a risk analysing about use of LNG on board of
inland barges.
2) For newbuilding barges and refit for existing barges