Clemens, A., Levi, T., Gardiner, A., Smit, R. & Leaver, J. (2008). Development and testing of a coal to fuel cell grade hydrogen technology package and a pathway for hydrogen uptake in New Zealand. In: Proc. 25th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference. Pittsburgh, USA: University of Pittsburgh.

Abstract

The coal to fuel cell grade hydrogen technology development programme is entering its final stages with the testing of the fully integrated low rank coal gasifier, syngas clean-up and hydrogen production line and fuel cell assembly. The paper describes the new technology, considers several issues that arose during its development and how these were addressed.

The paper also considers likely pathways whereby hydrogen may be taken up within the future New Zealand energy system.  The methodology was similar to that used within the European Union as part of its HyWays project. A series of potential individual hydrogen supply chains were identified in consultation with energy stakeholders from government and industry and the contributions of each chain in achieving future energy scenarios (out to 2050) were identified using a system dynamics modelling package. The results of the individual chain selection process and the subsequent modelling are discussed along with their implications for the future uptake of hydrogen in New Zealand.

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