Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_CAD0066 | |
| Title | I-0334 Hy4Transport | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 10%; Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Fuel Cells) 60%; Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Hydrogen) 30%; |
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| 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 November 2020 | |
| End Date | 01 March 2021 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £80,430 | |
| 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_CAD0066 |
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| Objectives | The following methodology describes the proposed approach including a detailed breakdown by individual phases of work and deliverables;Stage 1: Development of a White Paper synthesising the available evidence and developing the justification for a commercial scale hydrogen purification demonstration programme (2 weeks)Key activities: Evidence gathering of relevant R&D projects / studies completed and develop justifications for running Hy4Transport, outlining the need to obtain technical and economic data needed to support the case for repurposing the gas network for HRS/FCEVs. Initial stakeholder mapping of industry experts and potential programme investors & beneficiaries Compilation of findings into comprehensive report needed to socialise the idea with senior managers and government officials.Deliverables: D1 - Hy4Transport White Paper report providing justification for the completion of the broader demonstration program.D2 - Stakeholder Engagement analysis map.Stage 2: Investigation of hydrogen purity demonstration opportunities including option analysis and refinement (4 weeks) Key activities: Definition of hydrogen purity demonstration programme options taking into account: Demonstration objectives for the hydrogen purity trial (transport application, FCEVs) Funding sources and requirements Technology options, opportunities to collaborate with OEMs, technology developers etc. Scale of future demo End users Locations and sites Design of assessment and scoring criteria for the options identified Analysis and comparison of available options through workshops and engagement with industry experts (companies/city clusters/hydrogen fleet trials etc. Establish preferred option and rule out non-viable options.Deliverables: D3 - Options Appraisal report. D4 - Identified preferred option for Hy4Transport Programme.Stage 3: Future Hy4Transport (Demonstration Phase including practical trial) Programme Development and Design (4 weeks)Key activities: Design of high-level programme for the preferred option(s) Establish and agree aims & objectives Refine trial scope and objectives Outline delivery structure (contract, funding, team etc.) Develop timelines & activities Outline work package structure Analysis of high-level programme costs and funding required.Deliverables: D5 - Programme definition document D6 - Programme structure D7 - Estimated project cost D8 - Funding commentary to support future SIF (or other finding application)Stage 4: Development of outline Business Case (3 weeks) Key activities: Development of outline business case for the agreed option and programme design, including; Strategic case Economic case Financial case Commercial case Management case Alignment of business case to SIF funding application questionsDeliverables: D9 - Outline business caseD10 - Material to support the submission of the SIF interim funding application The proposed project scope has 4 key work packages:Phase 1: Hy4Transport justification, (Month 1) - 2 weeks definition and socialisationo Develop “white paper” to justify and support future investment in Hy4Transport commercial scale demonstration programmeo Research, data collection and industry / stakeholder engagementPhase 2: Trial options analysis and refinement (Month 1 – Month 2) 4 weekso Develop an options appraisal assessment, evaluating size, scope, funding sources and requirements, timescales and riskso Provide recommendation for next phasePhase 3: Hy4Transport Demonstration Programme Development and Design (Month 2 – Month 3) - 4 weeko Create (and define) the programme based on the option selected in Phase 2 o Complete commercial and economic analysis Phase 4: Develop a high-level business case (Month 3 – Month 4) (3 weeks)o Developed to enable funding to be allied for from Gov/future SIF etc.o Assess proposal against key funding eligibility criteriao Determine SIF application requirementso Structure and draft all deliverables in a manner that supports with writing an initial screening proposal (ISP), or equivalent. Writing the ISP is not included within this scope. The objective of the project is to develop a technical demonstration programme proposal that investigates whether the gas network can be re-purposed to deliver transport grade/high purity hydrogen for fuel cell vehicle applications. This includes development of a commercial scale hydrogen purification demonstration (will require a separate funding application) in order to determine whether a cost-effective purification solution can be developed which allows hydrogen to be supplied from the gas grid and used in hydrogen refueling stations for fuel cell vehicles. | |
| Abstract | The objective of the project is to develop a technical demonstration programme proposal that investigates whether the gas network can be re-purposed to deliver transport grade/high purity hydrogen for fuel cell vehicle applications. This includes development of a commercial scale hydrogen purification demonstration (will require a separate funding application) in order to determine whether a cost-effective purification solution can be developed which allows hydrogen to be supplied from the gas grid and used in hydrogen refueling stations for fuel cell vehicles. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 02/11/22 | |
