In Sweden, Alfa Laval said it has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV for its Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) to be used on liquid hydrogen carriers.
The company noted that the AiP affirms the technical feasibility and safety mechanism of the GCU design and concept.
The boil-off gas technology is essential for liquid hydrogen carriers, as venting cargo is restricted and a GCU is needed to control tank pressure and temperature to safely combust hydrogen boil-off gas (BOG) from a vessel’s storage tank, according to Alfa Laval.
“The AiP for our GCU design is a significant achievement for us. It demonstrates that our concept has been assessed with respect to DNV’s classification rules and adheres to established technical and safety standards,” saod David Jung, Business Development Manager, Alfa Laval.
“For the industry to confidently transport hydrogen, ensuring the safety and reliability of enabling technologies is paramount. Alfa Laval’s proven experience in gas combustion technology for LNG carriers positions us well for GCU technology once the hydrogen transportation market takes off,” he added.
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Tags: Alfa Laval, boil-off gas, hydrogen, Sweden
Category: Fuels
