Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGN_292 | |
| Title | H2GO - Domestic Hydrogen Detector | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Hydrogen, Other infrastructure and systems R&D) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Technology acceptance) 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Northern Gas Networks |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 March 2021 | |
| End Date | 01 March 2022 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £113,666 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (99.999%) |
| Other Investigator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.001%) Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (99.999%) |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_NGN_292 |
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| Objectives | This project will lead to the creation of a prototype domestic hydrogen detection device, similar in style and size to existing, ceiling mounted, indoor smoke and CO detectors. The battery powered device will include a piezo speaker for audio alarm and an LED for visual alarm and to indicate proper functioning and for those with hearing difficulties. The device will use an available MOS sensor combined with temperature and relative humidity sensor to determine the H2 volume in air.The method of delivery will be broken down in to 3 stages as followsStage 1Market research and sensor selection – Select the most appropriate sensor(s) for the projectDevelopment of hardware – Completion of data collection hardware for use during sensor characterisationSensor characterisation – Sensor reading data at representative temperature and humidityStage 2Product design and specification - CAD models, bills of materials and electrical schematics.Creation of first prototype – single device created with basic function tests.Device firmware build – complete device operation using the first prototypeBuilding of data-logging platform and data dashboard – Dashboard of first deviceTesting device build – 10 prototype devices for field testingStage 3Testing of devices – undertaken at test facility with results from each device This project will lead to the creation of a prototype domestic hydrogen detection device, similar in style and size to existing, ceiling mounted, indoor smoke and CO detectors. This proof of concept and commercially ready design will be crucial to take to manufacturers for wider acceptance and production to enable a safe hydrogen future for customers. The ubiquitous use and installation of smoke and CO alarms has demonstrated a tangible safety benefit to the UK public since their inception with many lives being saved from their use – to the point where in many parts of the UK they are required by law. Customers understand and accept that these devices are designed to reduce the risk to their safety. With a hydrogen network the CO risk is eliminated and thus the hydrogen detector can be seen as an evolution/transition of that alarm. The objective of the project is:To develop a pre-production prototype domestic hydrogen detection device that has been tested and for the device to be ready for manufacturers to use as the basis for commercially available detectors. | |
| Abstract | This project will lead to the creation of a prototype domestic hydrogen detection device, similar in style and size to existing, ceiling mounted, indoor smoke and CO detectors. The battery powered device will include a piezo speaker for audio alarm and an LED for visual alarm and to indicate proper functioning. The device will use an available MOS sensor combined with temperature and relative humidity sensor to determine the H2 volume in air.Over the next few years, it is intended that the current natural gas energy system will transition into a system that is fuelled by a large proportion of hydrogen gas. Hydrogen has many similar characteristics to that of natural gas but does not behave in the same way. To address these different characteristics and to increase customer confidence in hydrogen being used in domestic properties, a method of reliably detecting hydrogen leaks within the home is required.At project completion, a pre-production prototype domestic hydrogen detection device will have been created and will have been tested in a representative environment. This device will be ready for manufacturers to use as the basis for commercially available sensors. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 02/11/22 | |
