The MARPOWER Project is dedicated to decarbonizing maritime transport by developing a gas-turbine energy conversion system that replaces fossil fuels with net-zero alternatives. By promoting the use of sustainable fuels such as green methane, hydrogen, and ammonia, the project ensures the technology remains competitive for integration into existing vessels. Ultimately, MARPOWER aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and marine pollution, contributing to the protection of oceans and coastal ecosystems.
By Implementing low-friction active magnetic bearings (AMBs) for maritime applications.
By enhancing energy efficiency with a two-shaft gas turbine and an integrated waste heat recovery system.
By Using sustainable fuels on ships.
By Integrating and validating the performance of the power conversion system with a digital twin model.
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The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is testing friction-free active magnetic bearings (AMBs) on a moving platform that simulates ship motion. The experiments demonstrate how these systems reduce wear, noise, and energy losses while ensuring stable, efficient operation under real marine conditions.
As the maritime sector works to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the MARPOWER project is developing a next-generation clean energy system for ships. This new technology is designed to run on several climate-neutral fuels and deliver high efficiency, helping vessels move away from fossil fuels without compromising performance. To understand how the system could work in practice, the project is carrying out two digital case studies based on real ship types: a container vessel and a cruise ship.
Aurelia Technologies highlighted its role in advancing hydrogen-ready gas turbine technology for the MARPOWER project, supporting Europe’s transition toward flexible and low-emission energy systems.
The MARPOWER project brings together eleven European entities from six countries, each contributing specialized expertise to the initiative. This diverse consortium includes academic institutions, research centres, industrial SMEs, large enterprises, and service providers, all focused on advancing knowledge in turbomachinery, new fuels, combustion, energy conversion systems, gas turbines, bearing systems, heat recovery, digital twins, and shipbuilding.
