Project description
Mastering thermal resistance in marine hydrogen tanks
To achieve near-zero shipping emissions, hydrogen is a vital solution, yet storing liquid hydrogen (LH2) at sea remains a complex challenge because the technology is still in its infancy. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SUSTAIN-LH2 project aims to advance marine storage practices by analysing insulation performance and ‘thermal bridge’ effects. Using data-driven modelling, it will predict real-time boil-off rates under dynamic conditions like fuel sloshing. Furthermore, the project will create an optimised framework for managing boil-off gas while balancing safety and economic costs. By sharing these tools and findings with industry leaders, SUSTAIN-LH2 will help to bridge technological gaps, enabling the shipping industry to adopt hydrogen fuel safely for a net-zero transition.
Objective
Among the broad spectrum of green technologies, hydrogen has emerged as a particularly promising option for achieving the 'near-zero' shipping on a well-to-wake basis. While the feasibility of using hydrogen onboard is generally more straightforward than other carbon-free technologies, its marine cryogenic storage is expected to be essential to advance the onboard hydrogen operations through accurate BOR prediction and robust BOG management.
This project aims to improve researchers' knowledge of marine LH2 storage practice and to propose methods for facilitating the shipping industry' s safe and efficient adoption of hydrogen fuel for 'net-zero' green transition. Specifically, the project addresses 4 research objectives:
RO1: Analyse the influence of insulation configurations, with a focus on unintended thermal bridge effects, on the thermal resistance of marine LH2 storage system;
RO2: Develop a data-driven thermal modelling approach for real-time BOR prediction in marine LH2 storage system, incorporating dynamic sloshing and pressurised conditions at varying fuel levels;
RO3: Develop a BOR-informed decision-making framework with energy, economy, and safety-boundaried optimisation for predictive BOG management in marine LH2 storage system;
RO4: Disseminate research outputs, in the form of scientific knowledge and industry resources to researchers and industry practitioners, enabling them to evaluate and exploit them.
The report from the European MSA highlighted that marine LH2 storage is still in its infancy and remains the most challenging aspect of hydrogen-fuelled shipping. Therefore, I aim to develop systematic methodologies and supporting tools at the host institution to address the emerging gaps in LH2 storage, building on my research experience at DUT and KTH. Through this project, I will engage in a wide range of research activities, enhancing my domain knowledge, research skills, professional network, and practical experience.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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G1 1XQ Glasgow
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