Comparison of a 50kW Folding Container and a Diesel Engine

How does a container ship propulsion system work?

Most container ships use the traditional propulsion system that relies on two-stroke diesel engines to obtain the energy needed to propel the ship, using fossil fuels for combustion. The conventional system is composed of two stroke diesel engines, propeller shaft, and groups of pumps.

What type of engine does a container ship use?

Real-World Example: The MAN B&W 11G95ME-C9.5 powers ultra-large container ships like those in Maersk’s Triple-E class, delivering 75,000 kW to haul 18,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). 2. Four-Stroke Medium-Speed Diesel Engines Four-stroke diesel engines are versatile, compact, and widely used in vessels requiring dynamic performance.

How to choose a power system for electric propulsion in a container ship?

Economic feasibility provides significant information for selecting technological alternatives. After the EEDI calculation, the result of economic analysis is the next consideration to choose an appropriate power system for electric propulsion in a large container ship.

Which propulsion system is best for a container ship?

A comparison between two mechanical propulsion systems operated by heavy fuel oil and dual fuels, as well as a hybrid system, is conducted, with a container ship of class A19 investigated as a case study. The environmental results reveal that the hybrid propulsion system is the best option, with the lowest CO 2 emission rate of 5.926 ton/TEU.