Aluminium as shipping fuel - Initial evaluation from a lifecycle perspective

Purpose and goal:

The overall aim of the project is to study aluminium as ship fuel to assess its relevance as ship fuel from an environmental perspective and the potentials for the use of aluminium as ship fuel. This includes mapping out the lifecycle of aluminium as a ship fuel. In addition, pros and cons and niche markets for aluminium as ship fuel are identified.

Expected results and effects:

The main result from the project will be knowledge building around aluminium as ship fuel, which is an area where knowledge is lacking today. The knowledge will contribute to the knowledge building around aluminium as ship fuel that has begun in Sweden. In the long run, the knowledge can contribute to the development of a more environmentally friendly industry around aluminium as ship fuel.

Approach and implementation:

To answer the project´s aim, the project is divided into 4 work packages (in addition to project management) with their own research questions that will be answered: 1. Pros and cons as well as niche markets 2. Potentials 3. Lifecycle 4. Environmental impact

The methods that will be used in the project include, for example, literature studies, interviews/workshops and lifecycle assessment.