Norwegian firm’s new design could transform hydrogen shipping
A Norwegian company has taken a step closer to making liquid hydrogen (LH2) shipping a reality, with its innovative insulation system earning approval from a leading maritime organisation. CryoVac, based near Oslo, has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV for its vacuum insulation technology. The system addresses some of the biggest challenges of storing and transporting liquid hydrogen, which must be kept at an extremely cold temperature of −253°C. “This is an important milestone for CryoVac,” said the company’s CEO, Aage Bjørn Andersen. “It allows us to bring our vacuum insulation system to market and start working with shipowners and designers who want to lead the way in liquid hydrogen shipping.” … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source… Read More »Norwegian firm’s new design could transform hydrogen shipping