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A new Rolls-Royce-led consortium is developing a stationary hydrogen combustion engine for combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Funded by the German government, the €5m Phoenix (Performance Hydrogen Engine for Industrial and X) project will aim to develop a highly efficient prototype capable of delivering carbon neutral heat and electricity with green hydrogen. Unique components that will need to be developed include the injection system, the piston group and the ignition system, plus a completely new lubricant. Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG will coordinate Phoenix, which also includes Robert Bosch Ag | Energy And Building Solutions, the Technical University of Munich, MAHLE Konzern, FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY GmbH, and the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM). The consortium said it is looking to match the capabilities of existing gas-powered CHP units that can operate around the 2.5MW level. Learn more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHJptNzR #theengineer #hydrogen #combustion #energy #environment

Fives Completes Testing of New Reheating Burner for 100% Hydrogen Fuel Capability. Follow our page Industry EMEA to read interesting industrial news. #Fives #burner #hydrogenfuel #Engineering #Manufacturing #Technology #IndustryNews #IndustrialArticle #Industrial #IndustryEMEA #EMEA

German Hydrogen Association recently published a study showing the necessary scale effects for cost-competitive H2 truck-trailer operation ⬇. Focussing on the cost-breakdown of an H2 truck-trailer shows that 2 main drivers for getting close to a diesel truck price are the #fuelcell and the H2 #tanks. The main levers for fuel cells are: ◾ Scaling up production of PEM fuel cells ◾ Optimization of materials (reduction/replacement of platinum for MEAs) ◾ Disruptive manufacturing technologies i.e. hydroforming, flexible graphite bipolar plates, etc. For H2 tanks, the biggest potential lies in: ◾ Cost reduction via production volume increase (same tanks in different vehicles) ◾ Component improvements (pumps, connections, regulators and nozzles) ◾ Development of new H2 storage technologies Target to approach diesel truck trailer costs is to cut manufacturing costs by a factor of 2 by 2030. 🤔 Does this vision seem realistic to you? Write your thoughts in the comment section below. [Source : "Kurzstudie Potenziale der Brennstoffzellen-Mobilität, HyMobility, DWV", Nov 2023] German Hydrogen Association #hydrogen #greenmobility #energytransition

As alternative fuel propulsion systems gain traction and become commonplace, efficient fluid-carrying pipes are becoming increasingly important. These pipelines become a pivotal component of any robust alternative fuel system by carrying the necessary fuel sources such as eFuels or Hydrogen or within the battery cooling system for electric vehicles. The requirement for each type of alternative fuel is very different, whether it is the pressures required for Hydrogen or reducing weight on an electric vehicle. We are already working on several alternative fuel projects for different vehicle applications. With over 140 years’ of engineering experience, we are working with them to develop the optimum systems for powering the future. https://ow.ly/aC8C50QFH1T #EnergyEfficiency #GreenEnergy #AlternativeFuels #PropulsionSystems #FluidCarryingPipes #AlternativeFuel #greenfuture

Hydrogen is fast becoming the fuel of the present, whether for combustion or fuel cells.

Hydrogen Refueler – RHF-700 (H35 & H70) from RHIZOME2 provides refueling for hydrogen vehicles (FCEV or HICE Trucks, Buses and cars). Decant & Direct Boost ambient temperature refueling. To know more https://lnkd.in/gDNPxm_Z #hydrogenrefueling #hydrogenrefueler

It is a unique pilot project in Europe: Linde Material Handling Handling is using its own infrastructure to produce green hydrogen to supply 21 fuel cell forklifts in the plant fleet.👏 This is how the hydrogen infrastructure at the Aschenaffenburg site actually works: - Using electricity generated exclusively from renewable energies, water is broken down into its components oxygen (O2) and hydrogen (H2) in the electrolyzer. The gaseous element is then dried by cooling it down to -40 °C. - In order to be able to refuel the hydrogen later, it must be compressed. This is done by a compressor that compresses it from 30 to 450 bar. Compressed in this way, the hydrogen is ideal for storage. - The hydrogen is filled into the fuel cell trucks in the dispenser. In contrast to conventional combustion engines, a data cable and a hose for water extraction must be connected in addition to the nozzle. - In the fuel cells of the industrial trucks, the hydrogen reacts with atmospheric oxygen to form water, heat and electricity. The latter is stored in the lithium-ion battery and used to drive the installed electric motors. Linde also already offers its customers hydrogen-powered forklift trucks, including infrastructure and service. By 2030, Linde MH intends to offer its entire fleet of counterbalance trucks, right up to 8-ton trucks, with fuel cell drives! We are excited to see how this continues to develop! 🙌 💙 #hydrogendialogue #talkabouthydrogen #h2dialogue #hydrogen #forklifts #casestudy

VENTREX has joined the Allianz Wasserstoffmotor e. V. (Hydrogen Engine Alliance), which aims to bring together experts from industry and research, and share knowledge about the use of hydrogen in mobility. This association, whose founding members include some of our most important partners such as Bosch, Daimler Truck AG and MAHLE, shares our conviction that hydrogen technology will play a key role as we leave the fossil fuel era behind, with hydrogen-powered engines massively contributing to a future shaped by carbon-neutral mobility. Patrick Pfeifer, Managing Director and CSO of VENTREX, believes that VENTREX will be instrumental to the alliance and looks forward to cooperating with the other members: “VENTREX is known for its electronic pressure regulator for natural gas engines. We started to look into the H2 combustion engine at an early stage because it has very similar requirements for rail pressure control in the injection system. We were able to adapt our development and production expertise gained from supplying more than 850.000 electronic CNG pressure regulators to a new, exciting application and consider ourselves well positioned for future projects. As a member of the Allianz Wasserstoffmotor and in joint dialogue with our partners, we want to contribute to creating a future emission-free mobility." Learn more about our solutions for H2 applications under https://lnkd.in/devjthpA #HydrogenFuel #H2ICE #CleanEnergy #EngineeringExcellence #FutureOfFuel #HydrogenEconomy #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableFuture #HydrogenPower #ZeroEmissions #HydrogenTechnology

We are pleased to share the news of a commercial agreement with Danfoss Heat Exchangers. Going forward, Danfoss will produce and deliver one of the core components of our HydroGen Electrolyzer technology, the electrolysis cell stack.   Stiesdal’s 3 MW HydroGen Electrolyzer features an innovative cell stack design utilizing heat exchanger plate technology. This approach offers several advantages, including a significant milestone thanks to the manufacturing capabilities of Danfoss Heat Exchangers: true industrialized electrolyzer stack manufacturing. By focusing on industrial production, this partnership paves the way for economies of scale in electrolyzer manufacturing, a crucial step towards delivering green hydrogen on a global scale. Pictured: Peder Nickelsen and Jacob Nørgaard Andersen from Stiesdal and Dennis Appel and Pierre H. from Danfoss.   #GreenHydrogen #SustainableEnergy #Innovation

Although this is a positive news story from the fossil industry, it never ceases to amaze me when people crow about efficiency, especially when it relates to just one part of the whole story. Efficiency of this diesel, at 53%, is woeful compared to the 75% or better for an electric motor, but most of us are acutely aware these figures are only a very small part of end to end efficiency worthy of comparison. Without accounting for extraction, refining, transportation, transmission, distribution, loading, storage and a plethora of variables, efficiency is noteworthy, but largely open to exploitative ranting and illogical conclusions! (same applies to renewables). https://lnkd.in/gXsFsZ_v