Periodic Reporting for period 2 - sHYpS (sustainable HYdrogen powered Shipping)
Berichtszeitraum: 2023-12-01 bis 2025-05-31
sHYpS project aims at supporting the decarbonisation of the shipping industry by developing a novel LH2 swappable storage solution, which can be adapted to multiple types of vessels and speed up the green transitioning.
sHYpS is developing:
• A novel hydrogen swappable intermodal storage 45’ ISO c-type container, that can be loaded and unloaded by on-board facilities.
• The complete detailed design of modular containerized powertrain based on optimized PEM Fuel Cells.
• The blueprint of a dedicated logistic network, based on swapping pre-filled containers.
The project contributes to the green transition of the marine industry, by sparking the hydrogen supply-chain development, generating demand, while tackling safety and handling requirements. On one hand the project will define a logistic based on swapping pre-filled containers, on the other hand it will define a perspective scale-up of the storage capacity and the supply applied to the Port of Bergen use-case. This will allow to kick start a supply-chain without waiting for the full infrastructure to be in place.
sHYpS will contribute to:
• Develop a preliminary design of a fully renewable ship by 2027 (passengers and freight), leaving no residual challenges to an up-scaled solution,
• Demonstrate that the IMO roadmap is realistic and achievable using state of the art technologies.
sHYpS is developing:
• A novel hydrogen swappable intermodal storage 45’ ISO c-type container, that can be loaded and unloaded by on-board facilities.
• The complete detailed design of modular containerized powertrain based on optimized PEM Fuel Cells.
• The blueprint of a dedicated logistic network, based on swapping pre-filled containers.
The project contributes to the green transition of the marine industry, by sparking the hydrogen supply-chain development, generating demand, while tackling safety and handling requirements. On one hand the project will define a logistic based on swapping pre-filled containers, on the other hand it will define a perspective scale-up of the storage capacity and the supply applied to the Port of Bergen use-case. This will allow to kick start a supply-chain without waiting for the full infrastructure to be in place.
sHYpS will contribute to:
• Develop a preliminary design of a fully renewable ship by 2027 (passengers and freight), leaving no residual challenges to an up-scaled solution,
• Demonstrate that the IMO roadmap is realistic and achievable using state of the art technologies.
The activities performed so far:
LIQUID HYDROGEN TANK DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION
Chart, acting in this project via its Italian branch VRV and the Czech affiliated Chart Ferox have completed the design, certification and construction of LH2 ISO container and gas vaporization system. Presently, the equipment is being prepared to be dispatched to Staranzano – Italy for the testing phase of the project where the LH2 tank and TCS will be tested before installation onboard.
HYDROGEN HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Navalprogetti has engineered the ship areas to host the LH2 tank, fuel cell system and auxiliary system.
The layout of the plant has been studied by in order to guarantee multiple layers of protection to the piping, and in order to be able to safely monitor and contain the hydrogen.
In addition to the main hydrogen fuel system, all the auxiliary systems (ventilation, inert gas, fire protection, gas detection, etc.) (see Figure 1) necessary for the operability of the hydrogen plant have been studied and defined in detail.
The auxiliary systems have been designed with the dual purpose of enabling the operation of the main plant and also providing additional protective measures in addition to the conventional means (water mist, etc.).
FUEL CELL SYSTEM DESIGN AND TESTING
Ricardo, with the support of Cenergy, Navalprogetti and Jeumont, has completed the design of the 375 kW fuel cell module, the design of the containerized 6MW FC system and a comprehensive study of the overall energy management system.
Also the module has been extensively tested and results showed that the overall efficiency is near to the value predicted through the simulations performed.
OVERALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN OF THE POWER PLANT OF THE SHIP
Jeumont Electric, developed an overall power electronic design and control automation system architecture with the main goal to allow every electrical ship energy generator to work efficiently and safely and feed the ship with the “on demand” power needed for electrical power propulsion and hotel load.
Jeumont Electric defined a BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) basic design that is able to provide stable power and will be able to absorb a dynamic transient power peaks
In coordination with Ricardo, Jeumont Electric collaborated to the basic design of the FC converters, performed the basic design of the step-up transformers and overall control system.
PREPARATION OF THE TESTING SITE
Cenergy is responsible for the testing of the LH2 and TCS/FPR system (tank connection space and fuel vaporizer). At present the testing site preparation is being finalized. Tests will be coordinated by Cenergy and Chart and witnessed by Lloyd’s Register, Viking and Navalprogetti and will happen in early 2026.
This phase is essential to test the system in a safe and controlled environment and will also be used to calibrate the system before installation onboard as well as to familiarize with the system before harbour tests and sea trials.
HYDROGEN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Plug power has studied the LH2 supply chain and demonstrated what this logistics entails. Several scenarios have been evaluated in terms of regulatory assessment, technical and financial analysis and pros and cons for each one of them have been highlighted. Plug and Port of Bergen have studied the development of liquid hydrogen plants in the Nordic region and provided the regulatory framework for transporting ISO tanks via barge and includes a cost analysis based on demand and supply for deliveries at Bergen Port.
LIQUID HYDROGEN TANK DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION
Chart, acting in this project via its Italian branch VRV and the Czech affiliated Chart Ferox have completed the design, certification and construction of LH2 ISO container and gas vaporization system. Presently, the equipment is being prepared to be dispatched to Staranzano – Italy for the testing phase of the project where the LH2 tank and TCS will be tested before installation onboard.
HYDROGEN HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Navalprogetti has engineered the ship areas to host the LH2 tank, fuel cell system and auxiliary system.
The layout of the plant has been studied by in order to guarantee multiple layers of protection to the piping, and in order to be able to safely monitor and contain the hydrogen.
In addition to the main hydrogen fuel system, all the auxiliary systems (ventilation, inert gas, fire protection, gas detection, etc.) (see Figure 1) necessary for the operability of the hydrogen plant have been studied and defined in detail.
The auxiliary systems have been designed with the dual purpose of enabling the operation of the main plant and also providing additional protective measures in addition to the conventional means (water mist, etc.).
FUEL CELL SYSTEM DESIGN AND TESTING
Ricardo, with the support of Cenergy, Navalprogetti and Jeumont, has completed the design of the 375 kW fuel cell module, the design of the containerized 6MW FC system and a comprehensive study of the overall energy management system.
Also the module has been extensively tested and results showed that the overall efficiency is near to the value predicted through the simulations performed.
OVERALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN OF THE POWER PLANT OF THE SHIP
Jeumont Electric, developed an overall power electronic design and control automation system architecture with the main goal to allow every electrical ship energy generator to work efficiently and safely and feed the ship with the “on demand” power needed for electrical power propulsion and hotel load.
Jeumont Electric defined a BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) basic design that is able to provide stable power and will be able to absorb a dynamic transient power peaks
In coordination with Ricardo, Jeumont Electric collaborated to the basic design of the FC converters, performed the basic design of the step-up transformers and overall control system.
PREPARATION OF THE TESTING SITE
Cenergy is responsible for the testing of the LH2 and TCS/FPR system (tank connection space and fuel vaporizer). At present the testing site preparation is being finalized. Tests will be coordinated by Cenergy and Chart and witnessed by Lloyd’s Register, Viking and Navalprogetti and will happen in early 2026.
This phase is essential to test the system in a safe and controlled environment and will also be used to calibrate the system before installation onboard as well as to familiarize with the system before harbour tests and sea trials.
HYDROGEN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Plug power has studied the LH2 supply chain and demonstrated what this logistics entails. Several scenarios have been evaluated in terms of regulatory assessment, technical and financial analysis and pros and cons for each one of them have been highlighted. Plug and Port of Bergen have studied the development of liquid hydrogen plants in the Nordic region and provided the regulatory framework for transporting ISO tanks via barge and includes a cost analysis based on demand and supply for deliveries at Bergen Port.
The project has produced so far three prototypes: the 45’ LH2 tank, the TCS/FPR module, a high efficiency 375 kW fuel cell module.
Test have been completed or are underway as explained.
The partners have succeeded to integrate within the already defined Viking ship design the newly designed systems and all the auxiliary plants.
The fruitful cooperation between sHYpS partners and the shipyard enabled the integration of ship structural modifications to accommodate the required machinery and items.
Few partners encountered on the market a lack of compatible devices/technologies suitable for marine use.
Test have been completed or are underway as explained.
The partners have succeeded to integrate within the already defined Viking ship design the newly designed systems and all the auxiliary plants.
The fruitful cooperation between sHYpS partners and the shipyard enabled the integration of ship structural modifications to accommodate the required machinery and items.
Few partners encountered on the market a lack of compatible devices/technologies suitable for marine use.