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A novel methodology to determine the safe operating regime for an offshore wind‐integrated electrolysis system

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The offshore wind‐integrated hydrogen production system is a novel approach to producing green energy carriers and chemicals. Even with the significant environmental benefits of this approach, there are major questions and concerns regarding its safety. Understanding better how operational parameters can promote safer operations is necessary. This paper overcomes key aspects of this gap by developing a novel method to quantify the influence of operational parameters on the formation of hazardous operational environments. Focus is given to the risks associated with gas crossover. The critical operational parameters (e.g., membrane thickness, cathodic pressure, supplied power, and H2/O2 recombination constant) have been identified, and their contribution to leading a potential accident scenario is assessed. The proposed method enables monitoring the unsafe operational space—the combination of parameters and their synergistic effect is causing a potential scenario. The proposed method would be an important tool that facilitates remote process control and safe operation.

Source: AIChE Journal

DOI: 10.1002/aic.18807

Authors: Ahmed Hamdy El‐Kady, Md. Tanjin Amin, Faisal Khan, Mahmoud M. El‐Halwagi

Institutions: Texas A&M University System, Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

Subfield: Energy Engineering and Power Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,940