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DNV launches second phase of offshore hydrogen pipelines JIP DNV has launched Phase 2 of H2Pipe , a joint industry project ( JIP ) aiming to develop a new code for the design , re-qualification , construction and operation of offshore pipelines to transport hydrogen – either pure or blended with natural gas .
DNV started the first phase of H2Pipe in 2021 : an initial test program looking into potential degradation of steel pipe mechanical properties was carried out to fill gaps in existing knowledge and to explore various test parameters as a preparation and narrow down the number of variables for the main test program planned for Phase 2 . The first revision of the guideline was delivered to participants the same year . The guideline is currently at a high level , and more work is needed to develop more specific acceptance criteria .
Phase 2 of H2Pipe will last two years . It will consist of a comprehensive experimental test program to enhance the understanding of the governing hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms and how hydrogen affects the integrity of the line pipe material . In addition to the experimental test campaign , Phase 2 will also include tasks such as a feasibility level design of offshore hydrogen pipelines and a risk assessment study to look at safety aspects of offshore hydrogen pipelines . The primary outcome of Phase 2 of the JIP is expected to be a detailed guideline offering specific guidance for use in design and re-purposing of offshore pipelines for hydrogen transport .
Weichai launches high-power metalsupported SOFC with 92.55 % CHP Weichai has announced the global commercialization of its high-power metalsupported solid oxide fuel cell ( SOFC ), which has achieved a record-breaking combined heat and power ( CHP ) efficiency of 92.55 % for highpower SOFC systems .
According to the company , the latest generation of metal-supported SOFC technology has outstanding advantages such as low operating temperature and strong resistance to thermal shocks compared to traditional electrolyte-supported and anodesupported technologies . Its product , which has been demonstrated in the Weichai Fuel Cell Industry Park and the Weifang Energy Group , accumulating more than 30,000 hours of operation , has overcome the technical difficulties of operating temperatures from 800 ° C to 600 ° C . The system ’ s number of start-stop cycles is more than four times that of international competitors , and its start-up speed is more than three times that of international competitors , the company claims .
Weichai ' s SOFC is suitable for multiple applications such as industrial parks , buildings , and data centers , and can provide green and low-carbon solutions for distributed energy and microgrids .
The product has passed 39 certification tests for the European CE certification by TÜV SÜD .
H2Pro , Sumitomo to partner on green hydrogen and ammonia production Israeli cleantech company H2Pro has announced its agreement with Sumitomo Corporation to partner on a variety of green hydrogen initiatives . Under the agreement , Sumitomo will integrate H2Pro ’ s E-TAC electrolyzers at the hundreds of MW scale , primarily for use in green ammonia projects .
8 Hydrogen Tech World | Issue 9 | April 2023