Hydrogen-fuelled furnace reaches final commissioning phase
Published by Ellie Brosnan,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
The bespoke multi-fuel bogie hearth furnace, manufactured by Therser UK, can heat up to 5 t of material and operate using hydrogen, hydrogen/natural gas blends, and other low-carbon fuels.
It is currently undergoing refractory drying at MPI’s Teesside site, UK, and will then be available to industry as a pilot-scale demonstrator, supporting the scale-up and adoption of sustainable fuel switching technologies.
Operating at temperatures of up to 1300°C, the multi-fuel bogie hearth furnace features advanced sensing and control systems that will provide vital operational data to inform investment decisions.
Terry Walsh, CEO of MPI, said: “This is a significant investment and a major milestone in supporting industry to accelerate the transition to more sustainable fuels. It offers a unique platform for testing, validating, and de-risking hydrogen and fuel switching technologies.”
The furnace complements MPI’s existing hydrogen storage and distribution infrastructure, as well as providing a flexible test bed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and materials developers appraising components such as burners, sensors, and refractories.
It is funded by ECONOMISER 2, a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) programme being delivered by the Foundation Industry Sustainability Consortium (FISC).
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/23062025/hydrogen-fuelled-furnace-reaches-final-commissioning-phase/
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