An Approval in Principle (AiP) has been awarded to H2SITE’s ammonia-to-hydrogen onboard cracking technology by Lloyd’s Register (LR).
H2SITE’s containerised tech is used for onboard applications, either directly within an internal combustion engine (ICE) or cracked into hydrogen to produce a fuel cell-quality product.
During the AiP, the fundamental aspects of the design were evaluated in compliance with LR’s rules and regulations for the classification of ships using gases. A preliminary appraisal of rules was also taken, followed by a risk assessment to ensure the danger arising from ammonia and hydrogen is addressed according to LR’s certification.
H2 View understands the solution will be integrated with both propulsion systems and auxiliary power units to serve a range of vessels, from offshore platforms to tankers and gas carriers.
Jose Medrano, H2SITE’s Technical Director, claimed the AiP validates the design and safety of the onboard tech and can therefore decarbonise maritime applications based on membrane reactors.
“Having commissioned our first cracker and fuel cell unit last year onboard the supply vessel Bertha B, we are currently scaling up the technology and designing MW-scale units,” he added.
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“H2SITE’s ammonia-to-hydrogen technology represents an exciting opportunity for shipowners to convert ammonia, and other feedstocks such as methanol, to hydrogen onboard their vessels without using additional gas separation technology,” said Mark Darley, Chief Operations Officer at LR.
“We remain dedicated to working with the maritime value chain to provide zero-emission power solutions that can contribute towards a greener, more sustainable future.”
