Evaluation of the Applicability of Hydrogen as Fuel in Danube Navigation

Authors

Juha SCHWEIGHOFER, Milica NIKOLIC
via donau

Summary

The investigation provides insight in the most recent developments relating the to the usage of hydrogen in inland waterway transport. In particular, the performance of different vessel types sailing on the Upper Danube is evaluated with respect to energy consumption and feasible distances to be sailed. The existing port infrastructure is analysed too, and a selection of possible first bunkering locations is given. Further, the increase of the bunkering frequency is evaluated. The results reveal that for common motor cargo vessels hydrogen may be an option to be further considered in the future.