Emission-free drive without diesel? ➡️️ NH3 on the test bench
The kick-off for the innovative #AmmoniaMot2 project began on October 29, 2024 at the historic MAN Museum in Augsburg, where Rudolf Diesel’s first engine is located.
Our team from WTZ Roßlau – Dr. Kay Mahler, Robert Meinert, Carsten Tietze, Matthias Knape, Karsten Stenzel, Phillip Thorau is setting new standards for a sustainable future for shipping. Together, we are taking concrete steps to decarbonize the sector.
Main objective of the Ammoniamot2 project:
➡️ ️️Development of a full NH3 engine demonstrator for maritime use that uses a climate-neutral fuel.
Our focus:
❗ Development of an NH3-based drive technology for a 4-stroke medium-speed engine, which is being validated in a demonstration plant. Our aim is to enable virtually emission-free energy use for shipping.
The challenge:
➡️ The lack of scientific databases for a well-founded selection of the appropriate firing process.
Our innovative approach:
✅ Experimental research into ammonia combustion processes in comparison to diesel and gasoline engines, with a focus on emission behavior and maritime suitability.
➡️ A central element is our test bench for a fully-fledged NH3 fuel system.
Specially designed to meet the requirements of the shipping industry, we test the storage and injection of ammonia under demanding conditions.
This enables us to test the reliability and efficiency of high-pressure injectors (up to 700 bar) and to test the materials for long-term loads.
Special thanks at this point to our project partners:
MAN Energy Solutions, Woodward L’Orange GmbH, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Neptun Ship Design GmbH, University of Rostock (LKV), MNR GmbH and Gerold Vetter (GenSys GmbH),
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