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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
  • *Corresponding author for this work
    • Neste Oyj
    • Swiss Hydrogen
    • ABB Oy
    • OMB Saleri
    • PowerCell Sweden AB
    • Persee
    • Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)

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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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    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    2. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action

    Keywords

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

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