Alternative Fuel Less Pollution

Ships  are super polluters. So lets have a look at alternative fuels that are abundant even when at sea. I am thinking about using a mix of wind and solar power to create hydrogen and oxygen and adding Ammonia to the mix. Ammonia is used to create ice for Skating rings, so lets use that property to cool the engine significantly to make it run cooler and more efficient.  How would this work?

Hydrogen and Oxygen Production:

 Use electricity generated from solar panels and windmills to produce hydrogen and oxygen through a process called electrolysis. Electrolysis splits water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) using electricity, and it produces no harmful emissions.
So it's a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach.

Ammonia Cooling:

 I suppose using ammonia (NH3) as a coolant for the ship's engine. Ammonia is a versatile refrigerant and can be used to enhance the engine's  efficiency by cooling critical components. It can also be a source of energy as it can be combusted in internal combustion engines or used in fuel cells.

Fuel Combustion:

 As far as I can tell hydrogen and ammonia can be used as fuels in ship engines. Hydrogen is a clean-burning fuel that produces only water vapor when combusted. Ammonia, when used as a fuel, can also produce fewer emissions compared to traditional marine fuels, especially if it's produced from renewable energy sources.

Efficiency Benefits:

 Cooling engines with ammonia can improve their efficiency by maintaining lower operating temperatures, which can lead to reduced fuel consumption and emissions. This can be particularly valuable in marine applications where fuel efficiency is crucial.

Energy Storage:

 Bulk storage of hydrogen and oxygen can provide energy reserves for longer journeys or when renewable energy generation is insufficient. 

Of course proper storage and handling of these gases are critical for safety.

Environmental Benefits:

 I believe my  proposed system has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, as well as other harmful pollutants associated with traditional fossil fuels.

The engine can possibly drive generators specifically for the electrolysis process to boost the energy that is produced by the solar and wind power. Of course at night the solar panels will not be delivering a lot of charge, maybe the windmills will. but in that case it is a good idea to store energy in the daytime and generate fuel for the night. 

A big cruise ship  will need quite a lot of ammonia and that could be made on and  with the help of the platforms that I have described in my Clean Renewable Energy article. 

So,  Lets Innovate Beyond Limits, And Win Beyond Measures!