Life cycle cost analysis of an autonomous underwater vehicle that employs hydrogen fuel cell

Pedro José Bernalte Sánchez; Fausto Pedro García Márquez; Mayorkinos Papaelias; Dongik Lee

doi:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.117300

Life cycle cost analysis of an autonomous underwater vehicle that employs hydrogen fuel cell

Pedro José Bernalte Sánchez
, Fausto Pedro García Márquez^*
, Mayorkinos Papaelias
, Dongik Lee

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The use of autonomous vehicles for marine and submarine work has risen considerably in the last decade. Developing new monitoring systems, navigation and communications technologies allows a wide range of operational possibilities. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are being used in offshore missions and applications with some innovative purposes by using sustainable and green energy sources. This paper considers an AUV that uses a hydrogen fuel cell, achieving zero emissions. This paper analyses the life cycle cost of the UAV and compares it with a UAV powered by conventional energy. The EN 60300-3-3 guidelines have been employed to develop the cost models. The output results show estimations for the net present value under different scenarios and financial strategies. The study has been completed with the discount rate sensibility analysis in terms of financial viability.

Original language	English
Article number	117300
Journal	Ocean Engineering
Volume	299
Early online date	9 Mar 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.117300
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2024

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Keywords

Autonomous underwater vehicle
Hydrogen fuel cell
Life cycle cost
Net present value
Sustainable development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Environmental Engineering
Ocean Engineering

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H2020_RIA_ENDURUNS
Atkins, P. (Co-Investigator), Book, D. (Co-Investigator), Papaelias, M. (Principal Investigator) & Fernando, G. (Co-Investigator)
European Commission
1/11/18 → 31/07/23
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Life cycle cost analysis of an autonomous underwater vehicle that employs hydrogen fuel cell

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