Fuelling the future with hydrogen
7 Jun 2013
A hydrogen powered internal combustion engine is designed to reduce CO2 emissions to near zero.
The dedicated hydrogen fuelled combined heat and power (CHP) system, designed by 2G Cenergy, dramatically reduces the amount of CO2 emissions escaping into the atmosphere.
Hydrogen is a potentially emissions-free alternative fuel that can be produced from diverse domestic energy sources
The technique involves fluctuating hydrogen fuel produced via electrolysis which is then captured in solid form at low pressures; improving the security of the stored hydrogen.
Christian Groholt, president of 2G Energy AG, stated: “We have learnt a great deal about hydrogen powered internal combustion engines during the development phase.”
The CHP systems currently being designed burn hydrogen as a fuel but are based on similar modular engines that power products fuelled by natural gas, biogas and other speciality gases.
Leading up the development of the 2G hydrogen engine, the research team spent several years performing engine cell tests to ensure optimum durability and performance.
The completed units, which were first installed at the Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport energy station, are now in operation for oil & gas consortium Total and the renewable energy company Enertrag.
Michael Turwitt, president of 2G Cenergy, suggested: “Hydrogen is a potentially emissions-free alternative fuel that can be produced from diverse domestic energy sources. This fuel is high in energy, yet an engine that burns hydrogen produces almost no pollution.”
