AppLHy: Validating the entire liquid hydrogen supply chain
The research activity investigates the provision, storage, transport and use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂). One research focus at ITEP is the potential synergy of cryogenic liquid hydrogen with superconducting components, drive systems and conductors.
The collaborative AppLHy research activity, part of the now completed TransHyDE flagship project, demonstrates the liquefaction of hydrogen as well as the transport, storage and use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂). In addition, the facility will provide LH₂ for other users on KIT Campus North and is connected to the Energy Lab infrastructure network.
The first targeted system is a hybrid energy pipeline that transports electrical power and liquid hydrogen in a unique, compact transfer pipeline.
The core component of the currently installed system is a hydrogen liquefier with a capacity of 50 kg of hydrogen per day. Liquid hydrogen can be filled from the LH₂ storage tank into mobile transport containers for use in further research activities.
In a second construction phase, a 16-metre demonstration pipeline will be built to demonstrate the combined transmission of LH₂ and electrical power in a superconducting cable.
Energy-Lab
AppLHy originally started as part of the hydrogen flagship project TransHyDE. Following its successful completion, the research work will continue as part of the Energy Lab, Europe’s leading research infrastructure for intelligent and sustainable energy systems.
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