In this very last validation study within the context of the Dutch Green Deal, monitoring systems for NOx-emissions on sea-going vessels have been investigated.
Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) provide critical insight into real-world emission behaviour, enabling informed decisions for compliance, maintenance, and policy development.
To determine whether CEMS is a suitable technology for the goals under the Dutch Green Deal, this study focuses on:
- Practical feasibility of CEMS on the different ship types.
- Technical aspects governing the usability of CEMS.
- Standards and regulations governing the use of CEMS in maritime applications.
A small literature study is combined with data analysis on a provided CEMS dataset and a measurement campaign onboard a vessel equipped with a sensor based CEMS.
The study concludes that CEMS is technically feasible for most sea-going vessel types. The system can be a valuable technology to provide insights into NOx-emissions and Selective Catalytic Reduction performance onboard, both for supporting vessel maintenance crews and informing policy makers. Would you like to know the key findings of this study and the investment costs? Read the summary and download the full study here!
