Vives Hogeschool: Climate & Energy – research group hydrogen (green methanol)

General expertise of the research group

The research group hydrogen can rely on a fully equipped laboratory of the hydrogen energy chain. From production, up to the use of hydrogen in different applications. The group has gained expertise in practical use and implementation of various aspects, including green hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, regulatory aspects and safety considerations related to hydrogen, utilization of hydrogen as a fuel for internal combustion engines, hydrogen fuel cell systems, fuel cell vehicles, and the production and utilization of green methanol.

Specific hydrogen- related expertise & research topics

• expertise in green methanol production from CO2 and H2
• expertise in green methanol utilization
• methanol combustion systems (dual-fuel, mono-fuel)
• methanol combustion characteristics, performance, etc.

Available equipment/tools:

• Set-up methanol production from CO2 and H2
• Genset Atlas Copco (250 kVA) on dual fuel technology (diesel – methanol)
• One-cylinder combuston engine on methanol
• Testbench with single cylinder experimental setup for PFI and DFI
• Resistive load bench 20 kW & 300 kW
• Engine test bench water brake

Participating in FL/B/EU funded projects with H2 related research:

• Project: REDII ports: Renewable energy development an intelligent implementation in PORTS
  • topic: resource study and building of a CCU demonstrator for green methanol production and use in an internal combustion engine
  • funding source: European Interreg north sea region
  • project partners: Port of Skagen, Ports Niedersachsen, Korsor Havn, NICE, BDI, Port of Brest, Port of Brussels

International collaborations:

•  Assistant professor Atul Bansode and prof. Urakawa (TuDelft)