Blue RPM

The objective of BLUE-RPM (Boosting Low-emission Urban Engine efficiency through Rotations Per Minute management) is to develop an interactive Decision Support System (DSS) for inland waterway operators, using parameters such as ship and engine characteristics, load, waterway (bends, draught, bank influences). All these parameters give rise to non-linear effects with opportunities for optimisation through eco-driving.
The smart and responsible setting of engine speed (RPM), in addition to raising awareness and training skippers, does not require heavy investment and is a necessary intermediate step in the transition to non-fossil fuels in order to meet higher emission standards.
Moreover, these measures do not stand in the way of sustainability and the results will also be useful for ships powered by sustainable fuels.