Feasibility of the SF-BREEZE: a Zero-Emission, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, High-Speed Passenger Ferry

Details

• Creators:
  Pratt, Joseph W. ; Klebanoff, Leonard E.
• Corporate Creators:
  Sandia National Laboratories
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Fuel cells
  • Ferry service
  • Zero emission vehicles
  • Feasibility analysis
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration
• Abstract:
  The SF-BREEZE project examined the technical, regulatory, and economic feasibility of a high-speed passenger ferry powered solely by hydrogen fuel cells and its associated hydrogen fueling infrastructure within the context of the San Francisco Bay. In conjunction with a naval architect, a realistic, feasible vessel design meeting all performance specifications was produced. Collaboration with and evaluation by both the US Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping did not reveal any insurmountable regulatory obstacles to deployment. The supply of liquid hydrogen to the vessel was examined and viable sites were found at both ports studied. Industrial gas companies were consulted and provided technically viable fueling facility designs. The current design of the zero emission ferry has a cost premium compared to a conventional diesel ferry. Cost reduction strategies specific to the vessel and leveraging those expected in the fuel cell electric vehicle market may result in future cost parity.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DTMA91X16A52
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/51783/dot_51783_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 14.30 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:8ae2e185e202ca14c91c0012a8a088929db359f72aeca7ecf8312f08e59e9e29