A review of the state-of-the-art Sustainable and Climate-resilient inland waterway vessels

Conference paper (2024)

Authors

R.S.A. Anku Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
J.F.J. Pruyn Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
C.H. Thill Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Ship Design, Production and Operations (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Marine and Transport Technology

Research Group

Ship Design, Production and Operations

Abstract

Inland water vessels are impacted by climate change in two respects. First of all, they will need to convert to low-impact power propulsion and energy (PPE) systems. Secondly, they will need to deal with the impact of climate change, especially longer periods of very low and high water. This paper reviews the multi facet impacts of climate change on inland waterway vessel performance and problems associated with the choice of alternative power energy and propulsion (PPE) system on the vessel’s performance.