Portuguese project could revolutionize the fishing industry (with video)

A Portuguese project, led by the shipyards of Vila Real de Santo António, intends to take advantage of the heat of the engines of vessels to generate electricity. The idea is called Eco-Cooler is intended for fishing boats up to 18 meters and allows you to keep the fresh fish with minimal risk to the environment.

"Using an absorption refrigeration system, the heat that is released by the exhaust of the engines of vessels can be a means of functioning for the cooling system," explained to the green economy Paul Keys, INOV engineer.

This reuse of exhaust gases, which were, until now, dispensable, allows you to increase the energy efficiency of the cooling system. An intelligent solution, created by Nautiber and that will be implemented at this stage, a single ship. The GENERAL is responsible for the system that controls and monitors the entire process of refrigeration system, to ensure that it works in the best conditions.

Once tested and controlled, the system may be acquired by other vessels. As a first step, it is for the Portuguese market. Afterwards, will be exported.

After the pilot project to be validated, to be followed by mass â€" we're talking about a few hundred installations. If all goes as expected, the Eco-Cooler can revolutionize the fishing industry.

The innovation is being supported by the economic business forum of the sea and has a total budget of €580 million. See the episode 235 of the green economy.

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