ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a maritime hydrogen gasoline cell system developed by YANMAR Power Technology, marking the primary AiP certification for a maritime hydrogen gasoline cell system developed by a Japanese producer.
The 300kW maritime hydrogen gasoline cell system, developed by Yanmar, is designed with key auxiliary elements resembling fuel valve models built-in inside the system enclosure, aimed to facilitate simple set up on ships.
On high of that, the system permits for parallel connection of a number of models and changes to the variety of hydrogen gasoline cell modules, making it adaptable to varied ship energy output necessities.
ClassNK carried out a assessment of the system consistent with its pointers, and examined the results of required checks and threat evaluation.
Upon confirming it complies with the prescribed necessities, ClassNK issued the AiP.
Hydrogen gasoline cells are gaining consideration as a possible means to assist cut back GHG emissions from transport.
Meanwhile, because of the distinctive traits of hydrogen, distinct from standard fuel fuels, security discussions are actively underway on the IMO.
Based on IMO’s interim pointers and related IEC requirements, ClassNK issued the Guidelines for Fuel Cell Power Systems On Board Ships (Second Edition), specifying security necessities for the design of ships utilizing gasoline cell energy installations and the methods themselves to advertise and develop the utilization of gasoline cells in ships.
ClassNK mentioned it is going to actively proceed to participate in superior initiatives towards decarbonization and in addition assist the decarbonization of your entire business by incorporating the data gained by means of collaboration with entrance runners into guidelines and pointers.
Yanmar’s Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System (Credit: ClassnK)
