HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding arm, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), achieved a crucial approval for their vacuum insulation system designed for liquefied hydrogen storage tanks.
This system has been approved by four leading classification societies, signifying a major step forward in the development of infrastructure necessary for hydrogen transport by sea.
Historically, the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source has been limited due to technological barriers in storing it effectively. To transport hydrogen efficiently, advanced storage solutions are required. Liquefied hydrogen, being vastly different from LNG, poses unique challenges such as a much higher boil-off rate. HD KSOE’s solution includes developing welding procedures and evaluation criteria specifically for hydrogen tanks, which recently received approval, paving the way for safer and more efficient transport.
A significant challenge was maintaining the vacuum state of storage tanks at extremely low temperatures of –253℃. By developing their own vacuum insulation system, HD KSOE can now ensure the secure transport of liquefied hydrogen. The time to create this vacuum has been significantly reduced from months to just days, reflecting a major efficiency improvement.
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