Hydrogen utilisation in industrial applications: evaluation of impact on materials and infrastructure

R&D Focus Areas:
Industrial heat processes, Safety and standards

Lead Organisation:
CSIRO

Status:
Active

Start date:
October 2024

Completion date:
March 2027

Key contacts:
Lead Investigator: Dr Liezl Schoeman (CSIRO): liezl.schoeman@csiro.au

Funding:
Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition CRC

Total project cost:
AUD$1,171,290 (cash and in-kind contributions)

Project summary description:
Hydrogen can play a key role in the decarbonisation of Australian heavy industry, provided that it is utilised in a de-risked, sensible and cost-effective way. However, there is considerable uncertainty around supply (particularly cost and availability) and the impact of integrating hydrogen into current systems on materials, system performance and product quality.

Recent literature and industrial engagement make clear a need for greater understanding of materials compatibility with hydrogen, especially for especially metals and alloys.

The interaction of hydrogen with materials is related to specific operating conditions. To be able to predict the influence of changes in temperature, pressure and hydrogen concentration on industrial processes, a classification system based on reliable test procedures is needed.

This project will consider aspects of materials compatibility relevant to hydrogen integration with infrastructure and materials relevant to all HILT CRC industries and address significant gaps in the ability to reliably test and assess materials for specific applications.

Related publications and key links:
Evaluation of impact of hydrogen on materials and infrastructure

Higher degree studies supported:
To be advised.

 

May 2025