GLEAMS (Glycerine fuel for Engines and Marine Sustainability) will be hosting an event which asks ‘Can my ship (or workboat) run on this?’ on 27 February 2014 at Lloyds Register in London.
Glycerine is non-toxic, bio-degradable, water soluble, non-volatile and has a very low flammability rating combined with minimal environmental pollution impact. Presently used to fuel standard diesel-engine Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generators, its use as an alternative marine fuel promises to provide significant benefits. This event will cover the work being done by the project on technological and regulatory issues and the testing of a glycerine fuelled diesel engine to a marine cycle specified by Lloyd’s Register.
Delegates will hear about the factors relevant to bringing glycerine to the marine marketplace from speakers including Ken Wittamore from Triskel Marine; Simon Powell fromMarine South East; Tim Wilson from Lloyd’s Register; John McNeil, Consultant to Aquafuel Research Ltd; and Mark Bobby from Gardline Geosurvey.
Presentations will be followed by a facilitated discussion session to explore further the use of this novel fuel. Delegates will be invited to use their professional knowledge and experience to inform the debate.
The workshop will be followed by a networking reception.
To attend the event you will first need to register as a member of the GLEAMS ‘Interest Group’. Membership of the Group is free of charge and can be done by clicking here.
