Can my ship run on this? GLEAMS (glycerine fuel project)workshop and networking event, 27th February 2014, London
‘Can my ship (or workboat) run on this?’ is the question under discussion at an event to be hosted by the GLEAMS (Glycerine fuel for Engines and Marine Sustainability) Project team on Thursday, 27th February 2014 at Lloyds Register in London.
Glycerine is non-toxic, bio-degradable, water soluble, non-volatile and has a very low flammability rating combined with minimal environmental pollution impact. Presently used to fuel standard diesel-engine Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generators, its use as an alternative marine fuel promises to provide significant benefits. This event will cover the work being done by the project on the technological and regulatory issues; and the testing of a glycerine fuelled diesel engine to a marine cycle specified by Lloyd's Register.
Delegates will hear about the factors relevant to bringing glycerine to the marine marketplace from speakers including:
Keynote speaker
* Towards 2030 - Maritime technology trends - Ken Wittamore, Triskel Marine
Ken is a marine technology adviser with a particular interest in hybrid power. He has managed a number of collaborative EU R&D projects on behalf of the International Council of Marine Industry (ICOMIA). As a member of the EU Waterborne Technology Platform, Ken is editor of the new maritime research road map. He also contributes to the Brussels based Maritime Industry & Services Group which provides the primary input to the European Commission on strategic maritime research.
* GLEAMS project introduction - Simon Powell, Marine South East, Operations Director
* Alternative marine fuels for today and the future - Tim Wilson, Lloyd's Register, Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service - Principal Specialist
* The 'true cost' of fuel and glycerine; its potential for marine use - John McNeil, Consultant to Aquafuel Research Ltd, physicist and inventor of the 'McNeil Cycle'
* The vessel operator and engineer's viewpoint' for this alternative fuel - Mark Bobby, Marine Manager, Gardline Geosurvey
The presentations will be followed by a facilitated discussion session to explore further the use of this novel fuel. Delegates will be invited to contribute their professional experience to date.
The workshop will be followed by a networking reception.
To attend the event you will first need to register as a member of the GLEAMS 'Interest Group'. Membership of the Group is free of charge and can be done through the following link: http://groupspaces.com/GLEAMSInterestGroup/join/
Following successful registration an invitation/RSVP to the event will be emailed to the new member.
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