H2SITE has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its AMMONIA to H2POWER technology. This technology provides a containerized solution onboard that produces high-quality hydrogen using ammonia, which can be used by hydrogen fuel cells or directly in an internal combustion engine.
The use of ammonia cracking as a method of transporting hydrogen for onboard applications is gaining popularity due to its efficiency and safety. H2SITE’s system utilizes hydrogen-selective membranes to overcome the thermodynamic limitations of the ammonia cracking reaction, resulting in nearly complete ammonia conversion and improved efficiency at lower temperatures. This not only reduces overall energy consumption but also decreases the system’s footprint.
In November 2021, H2SITE successfully demonstrated the operation of its ammonia to hydrogen power technology onboard the Zumaia Offshore’s Bertha B vessel in real offshore conditions. This validation proved the technology’s effectiveness and Jose Medrano, Technical Director at H2SITE, expressed pride in achieving this milestone and emphasized the safety and design validation of their onboard ammonia cracking technology for decarbonizing maritime applications using membrane reactors.
The AMMONIA to H2POWER systems will be integrated into both propulsion systems and auxiliary power units to accommodate a variety of vessels, from offshore platforms to tankers and gas carriers. The scalability of the technology is currently being developed, with plans to design MW-scale units to meet the needs of larger vessels in the future.
