Friday, October 11, 2019

Japan’s National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI) Is Working to Develop Hydrogen and Ammonia Fueled Engines

"Hi, do you have a moment to learn about the potential of hydrogen and/or ammonia?"

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From MarineLink:
Japan’s National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI) will work with Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) on developing a system for the combustion of carbon-free fuel as a way of contributing to decarbonization.

The announcement comes in the wake of the establishment of a global alliance at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York that will lead the push for shipping’s decarbonization.

According to J-ENG, the research will focus on the use of hydrogen and ammonia as fuel. Hydrogen has been recognized as a viable potential alternative fuel with projects related to introducing hydrogen as marine fuel already underway.....MORE
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Caption idea by way of the incomparable Paul Bronks

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And one I always seem to forget:
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