The MaritimeMET project will host an open hybrid workshop on Thursday, 10 December 2026, at RISE – Research Institutes of Sweden in Borås, Sweden. Titled From Emission to Dynamic Quantities: Measurement Techniques & Best Practices, the event will showcase MaritimeMET’s progress in improving the traceability and reliability of measurements of emissions, dynamic pressure and temperature, supporting the transition towards cleaner and more efficient maritime transport. You can register for the workshop here (remember you can access it on-site and online).
The programme will begin with a welcome address by RISE and an introduction to its research activities. Alexander Fateev, Senior Scientist in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and Zhechao Qu, Researcher at the German National Metrology Institute (PTB), will then focus on spectroscopic techniques for measuring maritime emissions. Alexander Fateev will explore how to perform traceable measurements of gaseous emissions under dynamic, in situ conditions. Building on this, Zhechao Qu will discuss how spectroscopy can support reliable quantification of changing measurement quantities. These contributions will highlight the importance of accurate and traceable measurement techniques for understanding emissions from modern maritime engines.
The next session will turn its attention to particulate emissions and engine testing. Marcus Levin, Project Manager at FORCE Technology, will present findings from measurements of particulate matter, particle number and elemental carbon emissions conducted on a methanol test engine. The session will continue with Rasmus Cordtz, Senior Consultant at the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), who will share an overview of engine testing activities carried out at DTI. Together, these presentations will provide insights into the measurement of emissions from alternative-fuel engines and the methods used to assess their performance.
The afternoon session will focus on advances in dynamic pressure measurement, with contributions from several project partners. Richard Högström, Research Team Leader at VTT MIKES, will present progress towards establishing a primary standard for calibrating in-cylinder pressure sensors. Yasin Durgut, Head of the Pressure Laboratory at the TÜBİTAK National Metrology Institute (UME), will discuss further developments in impact mass calibration technology for pressure measurements over a range relevant to maritime applications. Christophe Sarraf, Associate Professor at Arts et Métiers, will then present recent improvements in dynamic pressure calibration using shock tubes. The session will also feature Eynas Amer, Senior Researcher at RISE, who will present work on validating potential primary methods for the traceable calibration of in-cylinder pressure sensors under dynamic conditions. These contributions will demonstrate how the project is strengthening measurement capabilities for the transient operating conditions encountered in modern marine engines.
The final technical session will address developments in dynamic temperature measurement. Matthijs Panman, Scientist in Temperature and Humidity at VSL – the Dutch National Metrology Institute, and Wouter Stiphout, Scientist in Mass, Pressure, Viscosity and Flow at VSL, will share advances achieved within MaritimeMET’s work on dynamic temperature. Finally, Michal Voldán, Head of the Thermal Units Department at the Czech Metrology Institute (CMI), will discuss approaches to ensuring traceability and estimating uncertainty in dynamic temperature measurements. Together, these presentations will highlight the importance of robust measurement standards and methodologies for supporting the development and deployment of cleaner maritime technologies.
The workshop will bring together researchers, industry stakeholders, regulators and metrology experts from MaritimeMET and across the metrology and maritime sectors to explore the latest developments in measurement science for sustainable maritime technologies. If interested in joining, registration is already open by clicking here (on-site attendance will be open until Monday, 16 November). You can also access the provisional agenda.
