About the project
The SH2IFT project increases competence in the safety of hydrogen technology, especially focusing on the consequences of handling and use of large volumes within closed and semi-closed environments and in maritime transport.
Relevant aspects from the whole value chain from industry and authorities to end users/general public will be investigated, with special emphasis on the potential obstacles and bottlenecks for the early implementation of hydrogen as fuel.
The project will both develop new models, perform large-scale fire and explosion experiments, and provide guidelines for the use of hydrogen in industry and transport. Thus, the project will contribute to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and growth in the existing and new Norwegian hydrogen industry.
Project partners, funding and sponsors
The SH2IFT project consists of six partners: SINTEF Industry (coordinator), SINTEF Energy Research, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, The Institute of Transport Economics, RISE Fire Research and Christian Michelsen Research (CMR). Gexcon is involved through CMR.
The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway (ENERGIX - 280964): The ENERGIX programme provides funding for research on renewable energy, efficient use of energy, energy systems and energy policy. The programme is a key instrument in the implementation of Norway's national RD&D strategy, Energi21, as well as achieving other energy policy objectives.
The SH2IFT project is sponsored by: Statens Vegvesen, Jernbanedirektoratet, Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap, Fylkeskommunene; Viken, Vestland, Møre & Romsdal, Trøndelag, Finnmark, Equinor, Shell, NASTA, Statkraft, Ariane, Air Liquide, Nye veier, Total and Safetech.
Work packages
The work packages will cover both technical and societal aspects of hydrogen technologies. The SH2IFT project will develop new models, perform large-scale fire and explosion experiments, and provide guidelines for the use of hydrogen in industry and transport.
WP1 - Societal concerns and barriers
Lead: the Institute of Transport Economics
WP2 - Fire and explosion experiments
Lead: Christian Michelsen Research (Gexcon)
WP3 - Gaseous hydrogen transport and use
Lead: RISE Fire Research
WP4 - Liquid hydrogen transport and use
Lead: SINTEF Energy
WP5 - Recommendations and guidelines
Lead: SINTEF Industry
