A fuel cell power unit and hydrogen storage for the research vessel Aranda

Antti Pohjoranta*, Jari Ihonen, Fredrik Tommola, Uwe Hannesen, Mikko Kajava, Filip Turcer, Silvia Ferrara, Henri Karimäki, Laurence Grand-Clément, Jukka Pajala

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    Abstract

    The development and technical aspects of a hydrogen fuel cell power system and accompanying hydrogen fuel storage intended for maritime applications is presented. The fuel cells are proton exchange membrane (PEM) type and the power unit has a nominal net AC power output of 165 kW. The hydrogen storage capacity is ca. 80 kg, at a designed 300 bar maximum storage working pressure. For development, testing and safety reasons the fuel cell power system, the related electrical equipment and the hydrogen storage are constructed in a modular fashion, into two modified sea containers with dedicated compartments for each of these three functions. The system is tested both on land as well as on-board the research vessel Aranda, while operating on the Baltic Sea.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of TRA2020, the 8th Transport Research Arena
    Subtitle of host publicationRethinking transport – towards clean and inclusive mobility
    PublisherLiikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
    Pages241
    ISBN (Electronic)978-952-311-484-5
    Publication statusPublished - 2020
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    Event8th Transport Research Arena, TRA 2020 - Conference cancelled - Helsinki, Finland
    Duration: 27 Apr 202030 Apr 2020
    https://traconference.eu/overview/

    Publication series

    SeriesTraficom Research Reports
    Number7/2020
    ISSN2660-8781

    Conference

    Conference8th Transport Research Arena, TRA 2020 - Conference cancelled
    Abbreviated titleTRA 2020
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityHelsinki
    Period27/04/2030/04/20
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    Keywords

    • maritime fuel cell applications
    • hydrogen
    • fuel cells
    • zero-emission shipping
    • low-noise energy source

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