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Ammonia

Ammonia is a synthetic product obtained from fossil fuels, biomass or renewable sources (wind, solar, hydro or thermal). When generated by renewable sources, ammonia will have virtually no carbon footprint or emit any CO2, SOx, particulate matter or unburned hydrocarbons when combusted.

Main advantages:

  • Zero CO2 emissions released during combustion
  • Significantly lowers SOx and particulate matters emissions
  • Relatively easy to store

Focus areas: 

  • High ignition energy required
  • Required storage volume for ammonia as fuel
  • Safe handling of ammonia
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Two-stroke Ammonia engine development schedule

Ammonia-engine-development-schedule

Ammonia

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