Hydrogen transport in pipelines
The purpose of the project is to contribute to the development of the new field of Hydrogen flows through pipelines on the subject Flow Science at Luleå University of Technology (LTU). The investment is based on basic knowledge of flow mechanics including incompressible pipe flow and advanced numerical and experimental research tools about Flow Theory at LTU and the industrial and technological development in the hydrogen area that is expected in the northern Sweden.
In Sweden, the lack of a developed natural gas transportation system necessitates the construction of new networks for hydrogen transport. A proposed solution involves creating a pipeline system stretching along the Norrland coast and extending to Finland. While the realization of such an extensive project remains uncertain, it is crucial to grasp how to manage hydrogen transportation efficiently and safely through pipelines, especially within and between industrial zones. This project aims to enhance our understanding by focusing on three key aspects of hydrogen gas flow: the dynamics of pipeline flow, critical infrastructure components like compressors and manifolds, and the implications of potential hydrogen gas leaks.
Funding:
Kempe foundation https://www.kempe.com/ External link.
Jubilee fund https://www.ltu.se/en/about-the-university/jubilee-fund External link.
Team:
Staffan Lundström, Professor
Anna-Lena Ljung, Associate Professor
Sofia Larsson, Associate Professor
Joel Sundström, Senior Lecturer
Robin Andersson, Senior Lecturer
Tobias Forslund, Postdoctoral Researcher
Aashna Raj, Postdoctoral Researcher
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