Guangxi's Breakthrough: First Hydrogen-Powered Vessel Using Bioethanol Reforming
Key Ideas
  • The world's first hydrogen-powered vessel, 'Daba·Alcohol-Hydrogen Power No. 1', successfully completed a sea trial in Guilin using bioethanol reforming technology.
  • The vessel utilizes an innovative 'pure electric + alcohol-hydrogen range extender' power system, demonstrating the maturity, safety, and zero-carbon emission characteristics of the technology.
  • The technology allows for efficient hydrogen production from bioethanol, offering a cost-effective and convenient fuel source for ships without the need for traditional hydrogen storage and transportation methods.
  • This achievement marks a significant advancement in green power for water transportation and showcases the successful application of Guangxi Academy of Sciences' research in the biohydrogen energy industry.
The Guangxi Academy of Sciences has achieved a major breakthrough with the successful sea trial of the world's first hydrogen-powered vessel, 'Daba·Alcohol-Hydrogen Power No. 1', utilizing bioethanol reforming technology. This innovative vessel features a 'pure electric + alcohol-hydrogen range extender' power system that harnesses the advancements in non-food biomass technology to generate power. The technology enables efficient catalysis and online immediate reforming of bioethanol for hydrogen production, allowing for the direct use of hydrogen-mixed fuel gas for combustion without the need for storage or transportation. This application mode ensures reliable and cost-effective fuel use for ships, avoiding the high costs and risks associated with traditional hydrogen energy applications. The successful sea trial on the Lijiang River validates the maturity, safety, and zero-carbon emission characteristics of the technology, marking a significant milestone in green power for water transportation. This accomplishment highlights the successful transition of the scientific research achievement from the laboratory to practical application, showcasing the potential of biohydrogen energy in the maritime industry.
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