Numerical assessment of incidents in hydrogen-powered maritime vessels

R&D Focus Areas:
Mobility, Computational modelling

Lead Organisation:
Macquarie University

Funding:
Blue Economy CRC (PhD Project)

Status:
Active

Start date:
April 2025

Project summary description:
Due to hydrogen’s unique properties, the safety and reliability of using hydrogen in maritime vessels are major concerns: hydrogen leakage, fire, and explosion are key issues that need to be carefully assessed. The hydrogen storage capacity on a fuel cell ship and the amount of electrical equipment in ships are substantial. Consequently, the safety hazards and accident levels in a ship are much higher than those in hydrogen vehicles. In addition, it is more difficult to carry out rescue measures offshore. Therefore, the study of hydrogen leakage and fire in ships is of importance.

This project aims to develop novel computational models to enable the safe use of hydrogen in maritime vessels. The work is complementary to the Blue Economy CRC project Hydrogen Powering of Vessels that conducts a feasibility study into the maturity of hydrogen-powered vessel technology. The outcome of the proposed project can also provide benefits to enhance the safety and reliability of offshore hydrogen production.

Further information:
Current PhD Scholars | Blue Economy CRC

 

May 2025