Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_CAD0009 | |
| Title | Hydrogen in natural gas – impact on gas engine CHP | |
| 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 | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Cadent Gas |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 September 2017 | |
| End Date | 01 September 2018 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £292,729 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Cadent Gas (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Cadent Gas (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_CAD0009 |
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| Objectives | It is proposed to undertake a two phase project, with the phases operating in parallel:Phase 1 comprises a literature review, consultation with OEMs and collation of existing information to develop an understanding of the current position on hydrogen content in natural gas. This will highlight issues that can be addressed in Phase 2 with regard to gas engine operation and control systemsPhase 2 is an experimental study using a gas-engine driven CHP system set-up to investigate the impact of adding hydrogen to natural gas focusing on system efficiency, emissions and controls. Hydrogen content of the fuel gas will be increased step-wise and practical limits to The following high-level tasks are proposed:Task 1: Market overview, focusing on equipment types installed in the UK,Consultation with manufacturers and suppliers to understand range of equipment and control system options.Collation of information from OEMs highlighting current understanding of hydrogen content limitations.Task 2: Study on gas engine fuelled by hydrogen/natural gasInstall and commission the gas engine and associated test rig facilities.Undertake benchmark, reference tests on the operation of a gas engine. The tests will establish the baseline response when operating on natural gas.Perform tests on the gas engine with increasing hydrogen content of fuel gas. Measurements will be taken to develop the understanding of the impact on performance and emissions as the quantity of hydrogen is increased.Detailed analysis of the test resultsTask 3: Reporting of the impact of hydrogen on the results and output from the market overview and the technical study, to include:performance of the engine with blends of natural gas and hydrogen in terms of efficiency/emissions/operabilityan indication of the potential upper limit to hydrogen content of natural gas for use in gas engines.Output from the discussions/meetings with OEMs – barriers, control system developments, component issuesOptions for future developments that may be required to overcome any barriers The key project objectives include: Understand the range, size, type, mode of operation and control system of installed gas engines in the UK. This will include equipment for CHP and for stand-by power operation. Produce data sets on the impact of hydrogen on gas engine operational performance Develop knowledge on the impact of hydrogen content on the operation of the gas engine including overall efficiency, changes to emissions profiles, overall system operability. Providing outline guidance on a potential hydrogen limit that should be considered regarding use of natural gas/hydrogen mixed fuels in gas engines Outlining a high-level view on the reliability and impact on maintenance and replacement regimes if gas engines operate on natural gas/hydrogen mixed fuels for extended time periods. Highlight any existing barriers to use of natural gas and hydrogen blends in gas engine and, through contact with OEMs, develop an understanding of future technology developments that may be needed to enable the use of “high” hydrogen blends. The main aim is to characterise the impact of using natural gas/hydrogen fuel mixtures on the operation of gas engines used in CHP systems. The output from this project will also inform the HyDeploy NIC project in relation to potential hydrogen content limits. The project will be presented at the IGEM Gas Quality Working Group (IGEM GQWG). | |
| Abstract | The following high-level tasks are proposed: Task 1: Market overview, focusing on equipment types installed in the UK, Consultation with manufacturers and suppliers to understand range of equipment and control system options. Collation of information from OEMs highlighting current understanding of hydrogen content limitations. Task 2: Study on gas engine fuelled by hydrogen/natural gas Install and commission the gas engine and associated test rig facilities. Undertake benchmark, reference tests on the operation of a gas engine. The tests will establish the baseline response when operating on natural gas. Perform tests on the gas engine with increasing hydrogen content of fuel gas. Measurements will be taken to develop the understanding of the impact on performance and emissions as the quantity of hydrogen is increased. Detailed analysis of the test results Task 3: Reporting of the impact of hydrogen on the results and output from the market overview and the technical study, to include: performance of the engine with blends of natural gas and hydrogen in terms of efficiency/emissions/operability an indication of the potential upper limit to hydrogen content of natural gas for use in gas engines. Output from the discussions/meetings with OEMs – barriers, control system developments, component issues Options for future developments that may be required to overcome any barriers | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 09/11/22 | |
