Maximilian Malin

From 2006 to 2012, Maximilian Malin studied mechanical engineering with a specialization in combustion engines at the University of Technology in Graz, Austria. From 2012 to 2015, he worked as a researcher in the Energy System and Technical Operation department at Marintek in Norway. He worked on optical investigations of dual fuel injectors for marine applications and on biofuels for marine propulsion systems. From 2015 to 2019 he worked on his doctoral degree at Graz University of Technology with a focus on dual fuel combustion in large bore engines. After his doctoral degree he worked in different positions at LEC GmbH and was involved in several projects with renewable fuels. Since March 2024 he is head of the research area Combustion and Fuels and focuses on projects with methanol, ammonia and hydrogen.

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Presentation

Methanol, a promising fuel for marine propulsion systems?

Among the renewable fuels, methanol is particularly well-suited for marine propulsion systems, as it is easier to handle in terms of fuel storage, global availability, safety requirements, retrofit solutions and emissions compared to other sustainable fuels. The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of the use of methanol as a fuel for internal combustion engines in marine propulsion systems, with a focus on the advantages and disadvantages of the methanol combustion process. This will be achieved by comparing two different diesel-methanol combustion concepts with a state-of-the-art diesel engine. In addition, the efficiency chain of the methanol production and the requirements for the exhaust gas aftertreatment system will be discussed.