High-Efficiency, Modular and Low-Cost Hydrogen Liquefaction and Storage

R&D Focus Areas:
Liquid hydrogen, Cold/cryo compressed

Lead Organisation:
The University of Sydney

Partners:
Not applicable

Status:
Active

Start date:
August 2024

Completion date:
July 2027

Key contacts:
Dr Arman Siahvashi – arman.siahvashi@sydney.edu.au

Funding:
AUD$479,242 – Australian Research Council (ARC)

Project total cost:
Estimated >AUD$2,000,000 – including cash and in-kind (use of laboratory space, equipment and facilities, etc.)

Project summary description:
This project aims to develop a novel multi-faceted cooling system and software to increase efficiency, lower cost, and improve the safety of hydrogen liquefaction and storage. The project would establish a new multi-disciplinary research capability in Australia and expand our fundamental knowledge to model, design, and build modular liquefaction and zero-boil-off storage systems, allowing widespread distribution and usage of hydrogen.

Related publications and key links:
Grant – Grants Data Portal (arc.gov.au)

Higher degree studies supported:
At least two full-time PhD students are to be hired and trained on this project. More than 10 Honours and Masters students are expected to get involved in this project as part of their thesis and research training.

 

August 2024