Feasibility of Methanol as a Retrofit Solution for Ferries and Cruise Ships
Salo, Jyrki (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023051110127
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023051110127
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This thesis work aimed to determine the methanol feasibility as a retrofit solution to meet decarbonization demands targeting the four-stroke main engine powered vessels and more specifically, the ferry and cruise segment. Feasibility areas related to methanol retrofit are described and discussed. Feasibility areas are looked at from available literature point of view. Furthermore, continuously developing regulation impact on the general feasibility of methanol as an alternative fuel was discussed.
Feasibility areas are related to technical, commercial, safety and compliancy factors. Methanol properties as fuel is as well described and several types of methanol global availability are evaluated.
A questionnaire was used to evaluate customer´s and supplier’s (Wärtsilä) standpoint on methanol retrofit. The questionnaire was identical for both supplier and customer representatives. The questionnaire questions covered the feasibility areas. Finally, the questions were analyzed by using the all the responses but also evaluated by using customer and supplier categorization. Also, professional groups were used to analyze the results.
Additionally, product values are described from the product and customer value perspective (PVP & CVP). The example value proposition is formulated into the methanol conversion. Co-creation of values related to the value proposition is as well discussed. A value system product model is explained and integrated into the example value proposition.
Feasibility areas are related to technical, commercial, safety and compliancy factors. Methanol properties as fuel is as well described and several types of methanol global availability are evaluated.
A questionnaire was used to evaluate customer´s and supplier’s (Wärtsilä) standpoint on methanol retrofit. The questionnaire was identical for both supplier and customer representatives. The questionnaire questions covered the feasibility areas. Finally, the questions were analyzed by using the all the responses but also evaluated by using customer and supplier categorization. Also, professional groups were used to analyze the results.
Additionally, product values are described from the product and customer value perspective (PVP & CVP). The example value proposition is formulated into the methanol conversion. Co-creation of values related to the value proposition is as well discussed. A value system product model is explained and integrated into the example value proposition.