NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a Catalyst Project Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661 Preparing for the hydrogen economy by using the existing natural gas system as a catalyst (overview of the NATURALHY-project) by Dave Pinchbeck, GERG – The European Gas Research Group, B & Rolinda Huizing, Gasunie Engineering & Technology, NL
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NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Preparing for the hydrogen economy by using the existing natural gas system as a catalyst
(overview of the NATURALHY-project)
by
Dave Pinchbeck, GERG –
The European Gas Research Group, B
&
Rolinda Huizing,
Gasunie Engineering & Technology, NL
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
Main political drivers towards H2 economy
• Improved security of supply
• Reduced CO2-emission (Kyoto, >8% reduction by 2010)
• Improved air quality
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
The transition to the hydrogen economy will be lengthy, costly and will require significant R&D
PRACTICAL STRATEGY
TRANSITION TO H2 ECONOMY
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
Offering smooth transition by initially conveying a hydrogen/natural gas mixture
Advancing use of H2 in shorter time-frame by extracting hydrogen from the mixture
Lowering costs by using the existing system
Providing opportunity to carry H2 to dispersed users through widespread natural gas system
Natural gas system could promote transition by:
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
Full H2-area
The NATURALHY approach
H2
Natural gas
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
•Presence of hydrogen may affect:–Safety of transmission, distribution, and end-use–Pipeline durability and integrity–Gas appliance performance
•Hence….The NaturalHy Project
Impact of adding H2 to Natural Gas System
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
NATURALHY Project Objective
Preparing for the hydrogen economy by defining the conditions under which the existing natural gas system can be used for mixtures of hydrogen and natural gas, and where hydrogen can be separated
from the mixture downstream by membranes.
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
• 39 European partners, including 15 from thegas-business
• Integrated Project within FP6
• Project budget: 17.3 M€; EC grant: 11 M€
• Start 1 May 2004 for 5 years
The NATURALHY-project
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Project Partners
Gas companies and gas research institutes financed by gas companies
BP Gaz de France Gasunie Shell Hydrogen Statoil Total Transco
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
The involvement of a broad assembly from the European gas industry is important because:
• Differences in the pipeline systems;
• Differences in the composition of the gases;
• Gas companies are very careful with changes (some call it “conservative”);
• To obtain the support of all stakeholders.
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Project Partners (Cont’d)
Universities and Institutes Technical University Berlin National Technical University of Athens Leeds University Loughborough University Högskolan i Borås TUBITAK University of Warwick Ecole Nationale d’ingenieur de Metz Norwegian University of Science and
Technology NEN COGEN ECN HSE TNO CEA PLANET
Manufacturers and Consultants CSM CMI TOG GE/PII CETH SAVIKO Exergia SQS
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Project Structure Divided into six technical work packages Excluding: Hydrogen production Hydrogen utilisation
Key focus on: Socio-economic and life cycle analysis Durability and Integrity of pipelines Impact on overall safety Effect on existing gas appliances Membranes for selective withdrawal of hydrogen Decision tool to aid assessment of system suitability
Dissemination of results Strategic Advisory Committee
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
Safety Performance
Integrity Standards and norms
Full H2-area
H2-production
Natural gas production
Socio-economic & LCA
Dissemination (in cooperation with HYSAFE)
H2-MembranesDurability
Collaboration with HYWAYS (roadmap development)
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Focus on Safety
Safety of Appliances Flame instability?
Pipeline System Durability Hydrogen induced cracks? Will smaller defects lead to failure? Are plastic pipes permeable for hydrogen? Are meter seals permeable?
Pipeline Integrity Will smaller defects be significant? Can defects be detected and repaired?
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Focus on Safety
Safety of the Public Increase in leakage due to hydrogen? Increased likelihood of accidental release due
to detrimental effect of hydrogen on materials? Increased likelihood of ignition? Increased severity of consequences (eg
explosions) due to reactivity of hydrogen?
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Durability of Pipelines
Laboratory tests to assess effect of H2 on fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth
Investigation of the effect of H2 on the evolution of defects
Full scale fatigue and burst tests with defined defects Numerical modelling of rapid crack propagation Laboratory tests on polymer permeability and ageing Tests to assess effect of hydrogen on meter components
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Integrity of Pipelines
Assess minimum critical defect size by predicting the crack growth behaviour in presence of hydrogen
Assess current inspection techniques for detecting minimum defect size and improve the techniques
Assess current repair techniques for use in presence of hydrogen and improve as required
Develop integrity management tool for specifying pipeline inspection and maintenance plans
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
Burner, max 12% H2
Pipeline (safety zone), max 10% H2
Piece of pipe (durability), max 6%
Considered H2
40 bar
8 bar
8 bar
CPH-turbine, max 15% H2
Example of the outcome of an assessment by the Decision Support Tool
Natural Gas
In-house infrastructure, max 18% H2
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Summary
The NaturalHy Project aims to encourage and facilitate a transition to the hydrogen
economy on a shorter timeframe by providing a transitional period based on using the existing gas infra-structure to convey a natural gas/hydrogen mixture
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Summary
The project will assess the feasibility of using the system for NG/H2 mixtures, establish the limits of operation and methods for extracting hydrogen
A strong emphasis is placed on the continued integrity of the pipeline system and the safety of the public
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661
Policymaking: HYWAYS, EU-Commission, NL Min. of Economics,Wuppertal Institute, EU-Parliament, US DOE
Regulations: CEN
Environment: WWF, Bellona
End use: ENGVA
Prepared by O. Florisson Gasunie
List of external members of the SAC
NATURALHY is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) for research, technological development and demonstration (RTD)
Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a CatalystProject Contract No.: SES6/CT/2004/502661