September 17, 2024 [Renewable Energy Magazine]- DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its electric propulsion liquefied hydrogen (LH₂) carrier design concept that could enable the carriage of 80,000 cubic metres of LH₂ storage and transport.
The award forms part of a broader collaboration involving industry leaders, HD KSOE, Woodside Energy (Woodside), Hyundai Glovis, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), aimed at developing an integrated maritime transportation value chain for large scale liquid hydrogen.
The AiP awarding ceremony will take place at Gastech, Houston.
The vessel is equipped with HD Hyundai’s new large liquid hydrogen tanks featuring advanced vacuum insulation and an electric propulsion system with Hydrogen Dual Fuel HiMSEN engines, allowing flexible fuel use between diesel and hydrogen. The newly developed hull design and cargo handling system is targeted to provide greater operational efficiency and commercial flexibility.
The AiP from DNV verifies that HD KSOE’s electric propulsion LH₂ carrier design concept complies in principle with the safety, environmental, and technical standards necessary for the safe and efficient transport of LH2. As part of this AiP project, DNV also conducted detailed and comprehensive Hazard Identification (HAZID) and Environmental Impact Identification (ENVID) studies, which are crucial for evaluating and mitigating potential risks associated with the design and operation of the electric LH₂ carrier.
“This AiP from DNV is a crucial validation of our commitment to developing a reliable and cost-effective LH₂ carrier” said Chang Kwang-pil, Chief Technology Officer of HD KSOE. “Achieving this goal requires collective effort across the LH₂ shipping value chain, and we are committed to driving progress through continuous collaboration and innovation.”
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