WELCOME TO H2MOVE

The increasingly tightening measures concerning air Temissions, as well as the need for less fossil fuel usage in internal combustion engines, lead to the necessity of finding alternative energy sources. Since it is widely accepted that the energy carrier of the future is hydrogen, H2MOVE focuses on the combined use of hydrogen and fossil fuels in almost any existing internal combustion engine and steam boiler. The co—combustion leads not only to fossil fuel reduction, but to air emissions reductions, improving the efficiency of the engine.

H2MOVE has more than ten years of research in the field of hydrogen production and applications. Hydrogen units for large-scale applications have already been successfully implemented on power generators and steam boilers, as well as on numerous small—scale instalments (automobiles). Different fuels have also been thoroughly examined in combination with hydrogen, such as heavy fuel oil, petrol, gasoline and bio-ethanol. Results obtained prove that hydrogen is the future global energy carrier, not only as a primary fuel, but in combination with fossil fuels in orderto improve engine efficiency and reduce emissions.

Hydrogen production and use
H2MOVE produces hydrogen (H2) via the alkaline water electrolysis method, in specific electromechanical environments. Using only a few amperes of electricity, it has achieved a 20L/ min H2 production. The feed stream that is led to the engine consists of a mixture of hydrogen, air and fuel. With the use of an electrolysis cell, hydrogen and oxygen are generated, on demand, and the gas mixture is directed to the combustion chamber via the air inlet. Hydrogen co-combusts with the existingfuel, resulting in less fossil fuel use, cleaner engine operation, and fewer greenhouse gases and other emissions (such as particulate matter and black carbon).

Hydrogen implementation results
Small-scale applications
H2MOVE has begun research on H2 production and applications since 2003, focusing on automobiles, trucks, heavy machinery and power generators. In all applications, the use of hydrogen led to a lower fossil fuel consumption by the engines. Specifically, fuel consumption was found to be reduced by 20—30%. Moreover, the major gaseous greenhouse emissions (CO, C02, 802, particulate matter and trisodium phosphorate (TSP)) were also measured and found to be reduced by 20%.
Large-scale applications
Since 2011, H2MOVE has been focused on largerscale installations for power generators and steam boilers. Numerous largerscale installations, including power generators and steam boilers ranging from 400-30,000HP, have been accomplished and thoroughly monitored. H2MOVE can be successfully installed in almost any type of Internal Combustion Engine, ranging from 100 — 100.000 HR In all applications that were tested, a significant reduction in fossil fuel consumption was measured (20—25%), while majorgas emissions (C0, CO2, 802) were also found to be reduced by 20-35%. On the other hand, no TSP and particulate matter was observed to be emitted with the use of hydrogen. H2MOVE is currently working for further improvement of fuel consumption and reduction of air pollutants. For the time being, H2MOVE is also working on maritime main and auxiliary engines.

Benefits of hydrogen use
The main benefits of using hydrogen in combination with traditional fuels in already existing engines with the use of the H2MOVE process, without replacing engines with new lower emissions and better consumption engines or investing in costly technologies, are listed below:

On-demand hydrogen production and use,which implies that no hydrogen storage is needed as it is produced and used directly;
The consumption of fossil fuels in any type of engine and fuel is reduced.The more crude (heavy) the fuel used, the more fuel savings are achieved.The flame initiation in the combustion chamber is enhanced with the use of hydrogen and subsequently flame propagation reduces the ignition delay and combustion period in both spark ignition (e.g. petrol) and compression ignition (e.g. diesel) engines. The chain reaction initiated by hydrogen and oxygen causes a simultaneous ignition of all the primary fuel.As it all ignites at once, no flame front can exist and, without it, there is no pressure wave to create knock;
Since less hydrocarbon—based fuel is used to produce the required energy, all major carbonrbased pollutants are significantly reduced. In particular, the more complete combustion of primary fuel in the presence of hydrogen dramatically reduces carbon emissions, non-combusted hydrocarbon and particulate matter;
Size matters: the dimensions of the hydrogen production unit depends on the engine’s HP, but can be easily fitted in ships’ engine rooms;
Betterfuel combustion leads to reduced carbon build—up in the engine, thus extending maintenance periods and life expectancy, especially in pistons, valves, rings and bearings. Moreover, it has been noted that the oil life is also extended (as is the period between oil changes) by two to three times due to the almost absence of carbon contaminationThis in turn extends the engine maintenance time and repair hours, having a positive economic impact to the owner, which can be controlled and proved by the engine room record; and
The use of the hydrogen on-demand system requires fewer safety measures than fuel cell technology since no hydrogen storage is required. Automatic shut—off valves are fitted on the H2M0VE hydrogen system, as are leak detectors that assure the absence of hydrogen leakage.

Current status
H2MOVE is the national winner and European finalist of the Climate Launchpad 2015 EU programmes on hydrogen production and use on industrial applications, held in July and August 2015 in Nicosia, Cyprus, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands, respectiver Moreover, it has been financed from the EASME project of the Horizon 2020 framework programme entitled ‘Hydrogen generator for higher fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions in maritime transport’.

H2MOVE is in consultation with classification societies for anticipating potential classification issues, and for complying with both the latest and forthcoming regulations on the use of hydrogen in engine rooms.

In order to face the next expansion phase, HZMOVE is looking to test the system on different engine types and fuels (tentatively, with official monitoring and reporting records by round trips of each year). To support testing expenses on service, onshore engines and boilers, or on-board ships, H2MOVE is currently completing the Phase 1 business plan of Horizon 2020, is ready to apply to Phase 2, and is looking for disruptive innovation financing and/ or agreements with pilot end users.