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Newlight Develops Hydrogen Injection System for Cargo Ships, Completes First Commercial Voyage
Key points
- Newlight developed a hydrogen injection retrofit for ship engines.
- System reduces fuel use and emissions by over 20%.
- Completed an 8,500-nautical mile commercial voyage.
- Reduced fuel consumption by 24% and CO2 emissions by 28%.
Hydrogen Injection for Efficiency
Newlight, a startup based in the San Francisco Bay Area, has created a hydrogen injection system designed to improve the efficiency of cargo ship engines. The system works by injecting compressed hydrogen fuel into the diesel engine at optimal moments, which allows the engine to reduce its reliance on traditional fuel.
Co-founder Evyatar Cohen explained that the system instructs the engine to decrease its fuel flow because the hydrogen provides an additional power source, similar to a 'nitrous' boost but for efficiency rather than speed.
Retrofit and Performance Claims
The hydrogen injection system is designed as a retrofit, meaning it can be installed on existing cargo ships without requiring a dry dock, with installation reportedly taking less than two weeks. Newlight claims the system can cut fuel use and emissions by more than 20% and potentially save vessels up to $500,000 annually in operating costs.
The technology continuously monitors engine parameters such as exhaust temperature, combustion pressure, and air intake pressure, adjusting hydrogen flow with each piston movement to maintain optimal performance.
First Commercial Voyage Success
Newlight's hybrid system has completed its first long-range commercial voyage, an 8,500-nautical mile journey from Singapore to Ghana. The system was installed on a 650-foot-long Lomar Shipping bulk carrier for this test.
During the month-long trip, the system reportedly reduced fuel consumption by 24% and carbon dioxide emissions by 28%. Co-founder and CEO Haran Cohen Hillel noted the smooth operation and reliable performance of the system in real-world conditions.
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Newlight, a San Francisco Bay Area startup, has developed a hydrogen injection system for cargo ships that reduces fuel consumption and emissions. The system, which can be retrofitted to existing diesel engines, completed its first long-range commercial voyage from Singapore to Ghana, demonstrating a 24% reduction in fuel use and a 28% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.