Ecosystemic knowledge in Standards for Hydrogen Implementation on Passenger Ship

Project Information

e-SHyIPS

Grant agreement ID: 101007226

DOI

10.3030/101007226

Project closed

EC signature date 1 December 2020

Start date 1 January 2021

End date 31 December 2024

Funded under

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport

Total cost

€ 2 500 000,00

EU contribution

€ 2 500 000,00

Coordinated by

POLITECNICO DI MILANO
Italy

Periodic Reporting for period 3 - e-SHyIPS (Ecosystemic knowledge in Standards for Hydrogen Implementation on Passenger Ship)

Reporting period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

Hydrogen has demonstrated being a valid option to reach global emission reduction targets and is part of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) strategy, however a regulatory framework applicable to hydrogen fuelled ships is not yet available. The e-SHyIPS project aims to define new guidelines for an effective introduction of hydrogen in the maritime passenger transport sector and foster its adoption within global and EU strategies for a clean and sustainable environment. The overall objectives of the project includes the addressal of gaps identified in both normative and technical knowledge concerning hydrogen in the maritime transport sector. Specifically, e-SHyIPS will propose a pre-standardization plan for IGF code update for hydrogen-based fuel passenger ships and a roadmap to support implementation and realisation. The project will consolidate knowledge within a standardized database that covers the arrangement and installation of systems for propulsion and auxiliary purposes, using Hydrogen-based fuels and the ship interfaces with ports and bunkering for the safe and efficient refuelling. In the validation of this knowledge e-SHyIPS will leverage unique experimental data for the definitions of mandatory criteria for the arrangement and installation of machinery, equipment and systems for vessels operating with Hydrogen-based fuels to minimize the risk to the ship, its crew, passengers and the environment. Additionally the project will perform simulation and laboratory experiments to support the design of an appropriate certification process, to spot standardisation activities that will enhance the EU normative and regulatory landscape.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

1. Relevant Project Milestones and Work Performed

1.1. MS1: Experiments Launch:
Exogenous studies were performed to formalize the operational profile and vessel typology, as well as formalize activities/knowledge/competencies in parallel towards the 4 pillars for the entire project.

1.2. MS2:
Main functional and technical requirements were published in project deliverables D1.1 D2.1 D2.2 D3.1 D4.1 and D5.1 with an overview of the work performed to date in the subsequent deliverable sections. Additional details can be found in the Milestone 2 Confidential Internal Consortium Report (Available upon request).
D1.1: Project Concept Functional Scenarios Definition and Initial Safety Plan for each scenario (Small/Medium/Large).
D2.1: Functional and Technical Requirements including the Overall classification of system requirements for each vessel scenarios.
D2.2 Description of the LincoSim HPC simulation platform, including requirements for the virtual towing tank which will be used to support project design.
D3.1 Preliminary Safety System ́s Definition which presents a discussion of the state of the art of safety systems for gas and hydrogen powered naval solutions. Requirements are mentioned for different perspectives throughout the document, but more precise indications will be available in further deliverables of this WP according to design and general choice during the project.
D4.1 Selection of materials and components for experimental testing and test plan, with particular emphasis on scenario application and identification of potential pollutant and operational influences.
D5.1 Functional, Technical and Operational Requirements which includes the capital concept and data concerning bunkering functional and technical requirements.

1.3. MS3:
Reports on the intermediate results from the first round of experiments serving as a learning basis for the following cycles of experiments. Additional details can be found in the Milestone 3 Confidential Internal Consortium Report (Available upon request).
Task 2.2: Activity in progress. Rebuilt and refactorization of computational back-ends ongoing, new modelling functionalities defined and implementation started; first preliminary validations performed.
Task 2.3: Small and Medium Scenarios preliminary general arrangements: technical data including LOA, beam, depth, draught, passengers and crew capacity, cars, and trucks (for Medium Scenario); 2D plan and side views and preliminary 3D model of exterior.
Task 2.4: Preliminary components scheme for Small and Medium Scenarios: hydrogen tanks (main dimension, capacity, volume, and onboard arrangement), FC stacks (main characteristics, dimensions, kW, and onboard arrangement). Subsystem for H2 distribution, bunkering interfaces, and reform under evaluation.
Task 2.5: Assessment of current Medium scenario reference vessels onboard energy system and power demand.
Task 3.1 and 3.2: Emergency hydrogen discharge CFD analysis is in progress, first simulation results from simplified model should be ready by 06.2022.
Task 4.2: Material and component testing with multi-single-cells (MSC), Test stand modifications & building of test capabilities started. Expected 09.2022.
Task 4.3: A literature review and review of results and lessons learned from past projects such as MARANDA, HYDRAITE and FLAGSHIPS is being performed to evaluate knowledge gaps regarding contaminants. The test plan for fuel cell system components testing (e.g. hoses and valves on the fuel cell) is underway to quantify the contaminant species with ex-situ leaching tests and analytical means. The reference tests will also be done on the cathode side for relevant materials, especially hoses.
Task 5.3: A comprehensive review of hydrogen bunkering processes has been completed. Adjustments to COSSMOS models for the decisions made over the bunkering system and operation are being planned.

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

e-SHyIPS leverages a comprehensive approach for delivering a pre-standard normative plan for the update of Hydrogen-based fuels passenger ships regulatory framework. As such the potential impacts combine academic, research and industrial outcomes to maximize the impact of the project by through a comprehensive review of the current normative and technical framework that will boost entry into the market of commercial passenger ships. The systematic and scientific analysis of the identified knowledge gaps and the scientific experiments will be translated in recommendation for RCS updates and future standardisation activities enhancing harmonisation and coordination between EU normative and regulatory, boosting a common safety culture and awareness. Accordingly through expert and technical criteria the project will deliver unique experimental data that concerns and considers the interaction between hydrogen and various maritime infrastructures (materials, ships, bunkering installations and harbours) through relevant physics models, simulation and risk assessment tools to support the safe and sustainable development of hydrogen. To support this the project results will enable the definition of a strategic standardization plan spotting harmonized standards required to draft a new chapter in the IGF Code and to create the appropriate knowledge for the hydrogen business in this sector. The draft proposal will be in line with the IMO GBS principles and based on the results of the e-SHyIPS experimental data and simulations, a reviewed risk assessment and normative landscape and a new knowledge database setup. The resulting pre-standards will support the hydrogen fuelled ships authorization process of National Administrations.

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