Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_WWU_2_19 | |
| Title | Integrated Hydrogen Transport Hubs | |
| 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) 80%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Architecture and the Built Environment) 20%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 70%; Systems Analysis related to energy R&D (Other Systems Analysis) 30%; |
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| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Wales and West Utilities |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 March 2023 | |
| End Date | 30 April 2023 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £66,667 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Wales | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (100.000%) |
| Other Investigator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (100.000%) |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_WWU_2_19 |
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| Objectives | "In order to evaluate the potential benefits of waste heat from electrolysers and integrating this with other applications, a detailed desktop analysis will be conducted to understand and articulate the work already done in this regard particularly across Europe, but also conducting a scan of similar initiatives globally.A detailed case study on the Port of Rotterdam trial will be conducted via primary research (interviews with the relevant stakeholders from that project). This project will compliment a SIF discovery phase project, which is developing the concept of an integrated hydrogen transport hub in the WWU region, this NIA work will evaluate the benefits streams from such a concept.Coordinated planning of hydrogen transport hubs will enable optimal infrastructure deployment and efficient energy use. Using waste heat from the electrolysis process, enables homes, businesses and industry to be heated efficiently through district heating, rather than relying on new gas and electricity infrastructure required to facilitate heat pumps or hydrogen boilers. Ultimately, this leads to a reduction in the cost to operate the gas and electricity networks, thus achieving a direct cost saving to energy bills for consumers.Data and measurement qualityGuidehouse will apply their best practice research techniques, including using known sources of insight, cross checking information and applying QA review before finalising conclusions. For this phase of work, a mix of primary and secondary research will be conducted. Where appropriate, primary sources such as interviews with the port of Rotterdam project team will be conducted, interview notes documented and minutes shared for validation, before utilisation of primary data for the purposes of the project.Secondary research will be conducted through well-tested and robust methods, including desktop research of existing academic and non-academic studies to corroborate and enhance findings from primary methods. In future phases of this work, additional technical data may be sought from project partners to develop and refine the concept of a hydrogen hub. Similar primary and secondary methods shall be deployed for these purposes as appropriate.Guidehouse will also test conclusions with SMEs based in Europe and working with gas network clients there to validate claims and explore interpretation of results.For the purposes of traceability and reliability of results, data and methods employed will be based on established best practice regarding data sources and methodologies/tools, which are expected to meet the Data Quality objectives without the need for additional audits. This is particularly applicable given the expected level of detail of the study (high level / conceptual) and associated accuracy of results (low-moderate), which will be used to support early conceptual planning, for which a degree of uncertainty is acceptable.For the purposes of comparability of results, the study will validate input data and output results against published reports and sources to demonstrate compatibility and validity of assumptions and results, clearly identifying the potential reasons for discrepancies or deviation from the assumptions or results, the conditions for which the results are valid and the sensitivity to assumptions. The project is rated low in the common assessment framework detailed in the ENIP document after assessing the total project value, the progression through the TRL levels, the number of project delivery partners and the high level of data assumptions. No additional peer review is required for this project. " "Identification of high-level technical barriers and opportunitiesOverview of how hybrid hydrogen systems function from a technical perspectiveSummary of technical challenges and assessment of how these may be influenced by UK conditions (climate etc)Summary of the opportunities associated with deploying hybrid hydrogen hubs in the UKMap and characterise waste heat and oxygen valuation opportunities for WWU regionOverview of how hybrid hydrogen systems function from a technical perspectiveSummary of technical challenges and assessment of how these may be influenced by UK conditions (climate etc)Summary of the opportunities associated with deploying hybrid hydrogen hubs in the UKConduct detailed desktop study of international case studiesConduct a case study of the Port of Rotterdam project through stakeholder interviews and desk-based researchIdentify other relevant global projects to draw learnings fromProduce report with learnings from research There is a lot of ongoing work to identify the most effective route to meet net zero in the UK and this project is one of many projects to evidence the major or minor role hydrogen will have in different scenarios. Repurposing the UK gas networks with hydrogen to support the challenge of the climate change act has the potential to save £millions with minimal gas customer disruption verses alternative decarbonisation solutions" Evaluate how waste heat from electrolysers can support district heating schemes, and other integrated hydrogen use cases. | |
| Abstract | "Green hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle technology is a credible option to decarbonise vehicles, however the production and distribution of hydrogen is currently high cost. Additionally, the heat produced during electrolysis is in theory high enough to support the decarbonisation of district heating but is typically wasted. Addressing both needs in an uncoordinated manner would likely lead to inefficient investment in networked infrastructure. Taking an integrated approach to decarbonising heat and transport provides an opportunity to improve network usage and lower the cost of hydrogen production.In order to evaluate the potential benefits of waste heat from electrolysers and the integration of this with other applications, a detailed desktop analysis will be conducted to understand and articulate the work already done in this regard." | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 01/11/23 | |
