Alfa Laval has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) technology for hydrogen boil-off gas from classification society DNV.
The AiP affirms the technical feasibility and safety mechanism of the GCU design and concept.
The boil-off gas technology is essential for liquid hydrogen carriers, as venting cargo is restricted and a GCU is needed to control tank pressure and temperature to safely combust hydrogen boil-off gas (BOG) from a vessel’s storage tank, reported the company.
The basis of the AiP is related to Alfa Laval’s existing LNG GCU technology. The company’s expertise with the LNG carrier GCU reportedly gives an advantage in the development of a GCU for hydrogen.
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“The AiP for our GCU design is a significant achievement for us,” said David Jung, Business Development Manager, Alfa Laval.
“It demonstrates that our concept has been assessed with respect to DNV’s classification rules and adheres to established technical and safety standards. For the industry to confidently transport hydrogen, ensuring the safety and reliability of enabling technologies is paramount.
“Alfa Laval’s proven experience in gas combustion technology for LNG carriers positions us well for GCU technology once the hydrogen transportation market takes off.”
Earlier this summer, Lloyd’s Register (LR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H2Terminals Limited to investigate the viability of a green hydrogen (H2) infrastructure project in the UK.
