LH2CRAFT continues to make progress with Task 5.4 – Modularity and Scalability of the HDMSS, which investigates the modularity and scalability potential of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) storage systems for future maritime applications.
This task is led by the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens – NTUA and forms part of the project’s broader work on the development of safe, efficient, and scalable solutions for LH₂ transport and shipboard use.
Task 5.4 explores various containment configurations, vessel types, and storage capacities, while also examining the dual-purpose application of hydrogen onboard ships, both as fuel and as cargo. Through this work, LH2CRAFT aims to assess how different containment systems can be adapted and scaled to support a wide range of vessel concepts and operational requirements.
By building on the design principles and workflow established in WP5, the task evaluates the modularity of diverse containment systems with the aim of achieving robust scalability. In parallel, a comprehensive gap analysis is being conducted to compare these applications against the HDMSS of the LH₂ carrier.
This progress represents another important step for LH2CRAFT towards supporting the safe and practical deployment of liquid hydrogen technologies in the maritime sector.
