H2SITE’s technology receives approval in principle from Lloyd’s Register
Published by Poppy Clements,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
In awarding the AIP, the design and arrangement evaluation included an overall examination of fundamental aspects of the design and compliance with LR’s Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels. A preliminary appraisal of rules was undertaken, followed by a risk assessment conducted to ensure that the risks arising from the use of ammonia and hydrogen are addressed according to LR’s ShipRight Procedure for Risk-Based Certification (RBC).
H2SITE operationally demonstrated its ammonia to hydrogen power technology last November when the Zumaia Offshore’s Bertha B vessel carried onboard 'AMMONIA to H2POWER' technology, validating its performance in actual offshore conditions.
"We are proud to have achieved this milestone, as it validates the design and safety of our onboard ammonia cracking technology for decarbonising maritime applications based on membrane reactors. Having commissioned our first cracker and fuel cell unit last year aboard the supply vessel Bertha B, we are currently scaling up the technology and designing MW-scale units," said Jose Medrano, Technical Director at H2SITE.
These AMMONIA to H2POWER systems will be integrated with both propulsion systems and auxiliary power units to serve a range of vessels, from offshore platforms to tankers and gas carriers.
Mark Darley, Chief Operations Officer, Lloyd’s Register added: “H2SITE's AMMONIA to H2POWER technology represents an exciting opportunity for shipowners to convert ammonia, and other feedstocks such as methanol, to hydrogen onboard their vessels without using additional gas separation technology. We are pleased to award the AIP for this novel solution, and we remain dedicated to working with the maritime value chain to provide zero-emission power solutions that can contribute towards a greener, more sustainable future.”
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/29042024/h2sites-technology-receives-approval-in-principle-from-lloyds-register/
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