Wärtsilä’s WARMS Get Approval in Principle from DNV; system is designed to enhance safety measures for vessels using ammonia as fuel.
Here’s an article posted in Hydrogen Central about Wartsila’s WARMS technology which received DNV approval for Ammonia-fueled ships.
According to the article,
- Wärtsilä has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for its Wärtsilä Ammonia Release Mitigation Systems (WARMS).
- WARMS is a patented technology designed to mitigate the risks associated with the use of ammonia as a fuel for ships and gas tankers.
Wärtsilä’s Ammonia Release Mitigation System (WARMS) is part of their broader initiative to safely implement ammonia as a marine fuel, which has garnered significant attention for its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Let’s analyze several key factors: effectiveness, and ease of implementation.
Effectiveness
Wärtsilä’s WARMS is designed to address the specific hazards associated with ammonia, which is toxic and can pose risks if released. The system includes features such as gas detection, ventilation, and water spray systems to mitigate leaks. Wärtsilä claims that their ammonia solution can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 70% compared to diesel engines, which positions them as a leader in emission reduction technology in the maritime sector.
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Ease of Implementation
Wärtsilä emphasizes that their ammonia engine and WARMS are designed for easy adoption, leveraging their existing LNG systems to streamline the transition. The modular design of the Wärtsilä 25 engine allows for flexibility in installation, which could enhance ease of implementation compared to competitors who may have less integrated solutions.
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“Shipping with Green Hydrogen: Ammonia Cracking Technology by Pherousa” – This article talks about Pherousa’s deal with pure hydrogen and their proposed solution to the challenges of storing and using hydrogen on deep-sea shipping with ammonia cracker. “World’s First Ammonia-Powered Ship: by Green Ships and Bourbon Horizon” – This article posted in Offshore Energy talks about the world’s first ammonia-powered ship.
