Research

The project is a detailed assessment of Type B appliances with blends of hydrogen and natural gas and 100% hydrogen. The project will provide an understanding of any potential Type B end-user changes required for different blend ratios and 100% hydrogen.

There is a strong industry need to cost-effectively identify any compatibility issues of commercial and (light) industrial appliances and burners with hydrogen. Based on the test plan developed in RP1.4-06, in this project experiments are being performed on compatibility of commercial burners, appliances, and ancillary equipment with 10 mol% hydrogen in natural gas (allowing variation up to 21.7%) and maximum hydrogen percentages without changes and with minor changes. It will also test a limited number of retrofits for 100% hydrogen, especially those that are likely to be cost effective. Predictive models and costing tools are being developed for comparing retrofits with new hydrogen or electric appliances.

An understanding from gas suppliers of any potential Type B end-user changes required for different blend ratios and 100% hydrogen.
An understanding from regulators, installers, servicers and end-users of any new updates, modifications, or operating procedures.

Jeremy Harris

Research and Innovation Manager

jeremy.harris@futurefuelscrc.com