LDS – LNG Power Train for Danube Inland Navigation

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BASIC  PROJECT  DATA

Project ID: PA1A069

 

NEED  AND  ADDED  VALUE  FOR  THE  DANUBE  REGION  STRATEGY

Contribution to the implementation of usage of alternative fuels in Danube navigation with highly positive economical and ecological impact.

 

OBJECTIVE(S)  OF  THE  PROJECT

The project constituted of a feasibility study on the sustainable reduction of CO2 emissions as well as particle and NO2 emissions by using LNG (liquefied methane and bio methane) for Danube navigation. The study served as preliminary planning for an experimental development project for a retrofit solution, contributing to the short- and medium-term achievement of the Austrian climate targets.

 

CONDUCTED  PROJECT  ACTIVITIES

  • Modelling and calculation of the potential for improvement of the climate-relevant CO2 emissions and trace substances (NOx and particulate matter) of Danube navigation
  • Investigation on a sustainable retrofitting of diesel engines of typical Danube waterway vessels on a methane pilot ignition engine
  • Evaluation of the expected emission levels
  • Design and installation of a concept of an LNG tank technology for inland waterway vessels (natural gas and bio methane)
  • Development of a concept for LNG refuelling infrastructure for the Danube waterway vessels and for the supply on their typical routes
  • Research and investigation of the need for changes to the legal regulations governing the use of liquid methane and bio-methane in inland waterway vessels (Germanischer Lloyd, etc.)
  • Cost analysis related to the developed retrofitting methods and infrastructure measures
  • Presentation and discussion of the results in a final symposium with policy makers and international experts

 

TRANSBOUNDARY  IMPACT

The solutions are applicable to all Danube countries.

 

PROJECT  BENEFICIARIES  /  TARGET  GROUPS

  • Shipping companies
  • Shipyards

 

 

STATUS  AND  TIMEFRAME

Start date: 01.01.2010
End date: 31.05.2011
The project is already concluded.

 

 

FINANCING

Total budget: 121,418 EUR
National funds: 72,139 EUR were funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) (project number 825471; 3rd call on New Energies 2020, 3.4. energy-efficient vehicle components and systems)
Private funds: 49,279 EUR (budget of project partners)

 

 

PROJECT  TEAM

Project leader: Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) / Austria
(website: www.tuwien.ac.at)
Address: Gusshausstraße 27-29; 1040 Vienna / Austria

Project partner(s): 

  • via donau – Österreichische Wasserstraßen-Gesellschaft mbH / Austria
  • Salzburg AG für Energie, Verkehr und Telekommunikation / Austria

 

 

PROJECT  ENVIRONMENT

STRATEGIC  REFERENCE

Introduction of alternative fuels to inland waterway transport.

 

 

EUSDR  EMBEDDING

 

 

EUSDR  COMPLIANCE

 

 

OTHER  RELEVANT  ISSUES

FOLLOW – UP  PROJECT

Demonstration project recommended as outcome.

 

 

META  DATA

Data provided by: Juha Schweighofer (via donau, Austria) – 20.02.2012

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