Imagine a ship as a giant machine that leaks a lot of heat through its exhaust and engines. Instead of letting that heat vanish, this project builds a system to catch it and turn it into electricity, fresh water, or cooling. It's like putting a recycling plant on a boat to make sure no energy goes to waste.
Shipping companies face strict EU and IMO decarbonization targets for 2030. Current vessels waste significant thermal energy that could otherwise be used for power, cooling, or water production.
Lab-scale prototypes of adsorption chillers, isobaric expansion engines, and ORC-heat pump systems, alongside a digital modeling platform for energy simulation.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with high fuel costs and strict emission limits — this project developed a combination of heat recovery and wind propulsion that can bring up to 25% reduction of vessel energy consumption.
If you are a shipyard dealing with the need for greener vessel designs — this project developed WHR-to-X solutions like Organic Rankine Cycle and adsorption systems that convert waste heat into power and desalination.
If you are a software provider dealing with inefficient onboard power distribution — this project developed a digital modeling platform that simulates heat recovery integration to optimize energy use.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project includes economic feasibility assessments to determine marketability for 2027-2030.
The project has reached TRL5 with lab-scale prototypes and is currently developing a replication roadmap for marketability between 2027 and 2030.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though the project involves 15 partners including 5 SMEs and 3 research centers.
The solutions are designed to help the shipping sector meet the 2030 IMO and EU targets for climate neutrality and decarbonization.
The system integrates waste heat recovery with hybrid propulsion, specifically using wingsails, and is managed via digital energy monitoring tools.
The consortium is heavily industry-led with a 60% industry ratio, comprising 9 industrial partners (including 5 SMEs) and 6 research/university entities. Coordinated by RINA Consulting SPA, a major naval classification body, the group spans 7 countries, ensuring a strong link between technical R&D and regulatory compliance in the maritime sector.
Contact RINA CONSULTING SPA regarding the replication roadmap for 2027-2030.
Contact us to connect with the ZHENIT consortium for early adoption of WHR-to-X technologies.
