Eltronic FuelTech of Denmark is initiating an innovation project in collaboration with Aarhus University’s Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering (BCE) and Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering (MPE).
Funded by the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP), the Ammonia Management And Zero Emission (AMAZE) innovation project aims to develop an advanced system for minimising ammonia emissions from dual-fuel vessels. The joint project commences in February 2025 and run until the end of 2027.
The AMAZE project seeks to address key challenges in adopting ammonia as a fuel for the shipping industry. The main aim of the project is to develop a full-scale prototype solution to minimise ammonia emissions to below 25ppm from ships operating on dual fuel technology. As a carbon-neutral fuel, ammonia produces no CO2 emissions when burned and can be sustainably produced from renewable energy sources. This makes ammonia a promising alternative marine fuel, presenting a valuable opportunity to reduce the environmental footprint of maritime transportation.
The innovation project represents a strong collaboration between industry and academia. By integrating lab-scale systems with advanced CFD simulations, the expected outcome of the project is a scalable and practical prototype. This initiative is driven by Eltronic FuelTech and carried out in cooperation with Aarhus University, ensuring a seamless fusion of joint industry expertise and academic insights.
Building on Eltronic FuelTech’s experience from the AEngine ammonia innovation project, the AMAZE project will develop a full-scale test system for Aarhus University’s test site in Foulum near Viborg. The project collaboration will begin with lab-scale tests, simulations, and experiments led by Aarhus University, laying the groundwork for full-scale system development. The Eltronic FuelTech R&D team will engage all engineering disciplines in the project, including process engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanical construction, electrical and software engineering, risk management, documentation, assembly and test. Over the next three years, the team is committed to dedicating about 14,000 work hours to ensure the success of the project.
