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The Green Ferry: Low Emissions, Low Wake & Operational Efficiency

The Green Ferry: Low Emissions, Low Wake & Operational Efficiency. Matt Mullett Chief Executive Officer ALL AMERICAN MARINE. Low Emissions. The “Right” thing to do. Low Emissions. The “Right” thing to do. Low Emissions. Legislative mandates EPA Tier III – Marine Engines 2013-14

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The Green Ferry: Low Emissions, Low Wake & Operational Efficiency

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  1. The Green Ferry:Low Emissions, Low Wake & Operational Efficiency Matt Mullett Chief Executive Officer ALL AMERICAN MARINE

  2. Low Emissions • The “Right” thing to do

  3. Low Emissions • The “Right” thing to do

  4. Low Emissions Legislative mandates EPA Tier III – Marine Engines 2013-14 EPA Tier IV – Marine Engines 2017 Challenge Available technology Economic viability

  5. Low Emissions • Biodiesel • Pros • More Biodegradable • Less toxic • Renewable Resource • Cons • Availability and Cost • Engine OEM’s reluctant to accept blends greater than B20 or B30 • Meet ASTM Manufacturing Specifications • Cleans out the system, clogs filters • Overall Impact from Corn to Combustion = more emissions

  6. Low Emissions • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

  7. Low Emissions • SCR Systems • Pros • Removing harmful emissions: NOx & SOx • By-products – water and ammonia • Cons • Marinization of industrial and highway technology • Build boat around system • Weight • Burn more fuel • Better off building lighter, smaller engines, burning less fuel emitting fewer emissions

  8. Low Emissions • After-Treatment Filters Catalyzed Particulate Filter for Diesel Engines • Pros • 99% of Carbon monoxide • 99% of Hydrocarbons • 85% Particulate Material • Provides additional sound attenuation • Cons • No provisions for NOx and SOx treatment • Back pressure

  9. Low Wake • Vessel wake – An issue here to stay

  10. Low Wake Rich Passage Wake Wash Study

  11. CFD Modeling & Testing VIRTUAL TANK TEST • Teknicraft Design, Ltd. • University of Iowa’s IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering Research Center • Iowa’s Institute of Hydraulic Research (IIHR) • CFDSHIP-IOWA • INSEAN Naval Architects (Rome, Italy) • Potential Flow Code • Refine design features for low wash and energy

  12. Virtual Test Tank • Wake Wash Elevations

  13. Reliability of the Model

  14. Refining the Revision

  15. Vessel Optimization Study • 3 Different hull shapes • 3 Different hydrofoil profiles • 9 New vessels

  16. Vessel Optimization Study - 83’ LOA - Quad Jet Boat - 118 passengers - 37 knot cruise speed

  17. Operational Efficiencies • Economic necessity • Minimize hull resistance • Maximize fuel efficiency • Evaluate propulsion systems

  18. Weight Watchers • Put your boat on a diet • Weight Inventory • Weigh on & off • Check for Fouling

  19. Operational Efficiencies • Bottom Paint • Intersleek 900 • Up to 9% fuel and emissions savings compared to biocide antifoulant coatings with self polishing copolymers • Necessary Expense

  20. Consumption Comparison • 80’ Monohull (150 pax) • 450 gallons/day • 72’ Catamaran (150 pax) • 400 gallons/day • 83’ Teknicraft (150 pax) • 330 gallons/day • same engine model

  21. Displaces 1/3rd of the vessel’s weight • Uses 1/3rd less horsepower • Burns 1/3rd less fuel Effective at 17 knots

  22. SYMMETRICALBOW WAVE PIERCER

  23. ASSYMETRICAL TUNNEL

  24. HYDROFOIL SYSTEM

  25. Cheaper

  26. Flat Fuel Consumption

  27. Design Characteristics • Lightweight aluminum construction • 5383 Marine Grade Alloy

  28. Operational Efficiencies • Fuel Management Systems • Fuel Flow Meters • Most efficient operating rpm levels

  29. Operational Efficiencies • Fuel Treatment Systems • Enhance Combustion • Economize fuel potential

  30. Operational Efficiencies • Diesel Electric

  31. Operational Efficiencies • Diesel Electric • Pros • Consistent Load, predictable fuel consumption • Cons • Size and Weight • Availability of Motors • Speed • Loss of efficiency during power conversion

  32. Operational Efficiencies • Hybrid Transmissions • Gear box with an electric motor input • Eliminate the propulsion prime mover • Issues • Suitable electric motors • Power generation for motors • Genset • Batteries

  33. Operational Efficiencies • Solar • Expensive • Real Estate • Weight • Speed: 7 knots

  34. Operational Efficiencies • Wind • Not suitable for most ferry applications • Efficiency

  35. The Green Ferry:Low Emissions, Low Wake & Operational Efficiency Existing & emerging technologies Beware of “Smoke & mirrors” Economic realities Do your homework

  36. Thank You

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