摘要 |
A process for operating a marine engine ( 1 ) in combination with a catalytic partial oxidation reformer ( 2 ) and, optionally, an exhaust gas aftertreater ( 3 ) , wherein: (a) a mixture of a first fuel and air, is introduced in the combustion chamber of the engine ( 1 ); (b) exhaust gas is discharged from the engine and optionally partly recirculated to the combustion chamber of the engine ( 1 ); (c) a second fuel and oxygen and/or steam are supplied to the catalytic partial oxidation reformer ( 2 ) to produce synthesis gas, wherein the second fuel comprises Fischer-Tropsch derived fuel; (d) at least part of the synthesis gas is supplied to: (i) the exhaust gas aftertreater ( 3 ); (ii) the combustion chamber of the engine ( 1 ); or to both.
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