Free-Piston Engine Generator for Cold-Ironing in UK Ports

冷熨，也称为岸对船电力，是在停泊时将船舶连接到岸上电源的做法，而不是使用船上的发动机。该技术可有效减少港口的温室气体排放、空气污染、振动和噪音。虽然一些港口拥有基础设施，但由于空间有限和电网升级成本高，许多港口面临挑战。我们的解决方案是一种紧凑型、安装在海岸或驳船上的燃料灵活的自由活塞发动机发电机（FPEG）。与传统的发电机不同，FPEG可以使用多种燃料，因为它不依赖于标准的发动机组件。这种设计也使发动机更轻，更容易维护。这是一种更清洁，更通用的船舶电源，旨在使港口更环保，更安静。

Cold Ironing, also known as shore-to-ship power, is the practice of connecting ships to on-shore power sources while at berth, rather than using their onboard engines. This technique is effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, vibrations, and noise at ports.While some ports have infrastructure to facilitate this, many face challenges due to limited space and the high costs of upgrading the grid.Our solution is a compact, shore or barge-mounted fuel-flexible Free-Piston Engine Generator (FPEG). Unlike traditional generators, the FPEG can use multiple fuels because it doesn't rely on standard engine components. This design also makes the engine lighter and easier to maintain. It's a cleaner, more versatile power source for ships, aiming to make ports greener and quieter.