HyDelta 2.0


Research programme

The HyDelta programme is divided into Work Packages (WPs). Below is an overview of the research topics, with a link to a short description of each respective work package:

  1. Economic aspects of the hydrogen system
  2. Hydrogen safety in the gas grid
  3. Hydrogen and transport assets
  4. Social aspects of hydrogen

Below you can find a list of our presentations, webinars, and summary documents, as well as a link to download them:

Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
Webinar Economic aspects of the hydrogen system - midterm progress and key results 03-11-2022 Link
Webinar Hydrogen safety in the gas grid - midterm progress and key results 15-11-2022 Link
Webinar Hydrogen and transport assets - midterm progress and key results 29-11-2022 Link
Webinar Social aspects of hydrogen - midterm progress and key results 08-12-2022 Link

Economic aspects of the hydrogen system

Below is a list of deliverables resulting from the aforementioned work packages, as well as a link to download them (when available):

WP2: Modeling hydrogen market dynamics in an integrated energy system

Summary: Techno-economic modelling to elucidate at which location(s) in the Netherlands can hydrogen production be feasible, and where can it create high market value for producers and consumers.
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D2.1 Description of the integrated energy system modelling work
D2.2 Report on the modelling and simulation results

WP3: Risks, uncertainty, and collaboration in the hydrogen-based value chain

Summary: Increase the understanding regarding the effects of risk, uncertainty and actor collaboration on decisions related to deployment of flexible power-to-hydrogen conversion in energy systems at different levels.
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D3.1 Case studies of interest regarding risks and uncertainty in the hydrogen value chain 09-01-2023 Link
D3.2 Novel methodology and case study definitions. Description of the method, selected cases and the related hydrogen consumption and production scenarios
D3.3 Individual and system risks in hydrogen value chain developments. Describing the detailed case studies after the final assessment by the various stakeholders and including policy suggestions
D3.4 Updated HyDelta H2 supply chain datasheets

WP4: Hydrogen blending and congestion management

Summary: Elucidate the potential for local hydrogen production and consumption in areas of the Netherlands dealing with congestion of the electricity network, and what factors play here a critical role
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D4.1 Introducing hydrogen in decentral end-user areas to deal with e-grid congestion in the Netherlands 06-12-2022 Link
D4.2 Report on the main policy implications of the blending options researched

Hydrogen safety in the gas grid

Below is a list of deliverables resulting from the aforementioned work packages, as well as a link to download them (when available):

WP5: Safe operations of the high-pressure transmission grid

Summary: Determine how operational H2-pipelines can be operated and maintained safely e.g., can recompression be used? Is it possible to flare or blow-off? Which working procedures shall be followed? What equipment is required?
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D5.1 A report on how to safely work on an operational H2 pipeline, including necessary equipment and working procedures.
D5.2 A report on how to purge an H2-pipeline based on theoretical and practical research including working procedures.
D5.3 A report with results of the theoretical and experimental research, including a decision tree for determining when to flare and when to vent and working procedure
D5.4 Report on how to hot tap and stopple an operational H2 pipeline including working procedure and technology assessment of alternatives
D5.5 Report on how to commission a former natural gas pipeline to a H2 pipeline, including guidelines and working procedures

WP6A: Safety of hydrogen in the distribution grid and built environment

Summary: Carry out tests and continue developing a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) to map the risks of leakages of hydrogen in the built environment and, if necessary, provide recommendations for mitigating actions.
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D6A.1 Report with experimental results
D6A.2 Report with translation of experiments and additional information into QRA model.
D6A.3 Report with QRA results for case studies
D6A.4 Report with recommendations based on QRA results and their translation to the public domain

WP6B.1: Safety and suitability of gas stations in the distribution grid for hydrogen

Summary: Determine what modifications to the enclosure (the housing) of gas stations are necessary for safe distribution of hydrogen through gas stations: ventilation, adjustments needed, etc.
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D6B.1A Report on literature search
D6B.1B Report on the results of experiments to determine leakage rates and maximum allowable leakage rates in working pit

WP6B.2: Safety and suitability of using inflatable gas stoppers in the distribution grid to mitigate a hydrogen leak

Summary: To gain insight into the risks associated with the use of inflatable gas stoppers for the temporarily closing of a hydrogen gas pipe, including any additional requirements
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D6B.2A Report on scenarios of ignition during the usage of inflatable gas stoppers
D6B.2B Report on the results of experiments of the effect of ignition, including suggestions for possible additional mitigating measures

WP9: Implications of hydrogen in combustion use - NOx effects

Summary: Map current successfully applied NOx-reducing strategies and elucidate the basis for design rules for hydrogen burners applied in high-temperature processes towards mitigating NOx emissions.
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D9.1 Literature search for low NOx H2 burners
D9.2 Developing low NOx burner design rules

Hydrogen and transport assets

Below is a list of deliverables resulting from the aforementioned work packages, as well as a link to download them (when available):

WP7: Analysis of the conversion of a natural gas distribution network to hydrogen

Summary: Development of a plan for the conversion of a natural gas distribution network to a hydrogen distribution network (from gas receiving station to customers’ gas installations).
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D7.1 Inventory report on technical and non-technical aspects of conversion to hydrogen distribution networks
D7.2 Report containing conversion analysis for 3 cases with different scenarios and outline of a conversion plan
D7.3 Synthesis report with generic insights and aspects applicable to any conversion, including a model conversion plan

WP8: Analyzing digitalization in network management

Summary: Research how digitalization (simulation and decision support tools combined with dedicated sensors) can contribute to an effective transition to hydrogen grids.
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D8.1 & D8.2 State of the art technologies in the current gas grid and gap definition with the future hydrogen grid 03-01-2023 Link
D8.3 & D8.4 Final report describing the simulation results for the selected use cases as well as the need, potential benefits, and most interesting technologies to develop for digitalization of the gas grid

Social aspects of hydrogen

Below is a list of deliverables resulting from the aforementioned work packages, as well as a link to download them (when available):

WP10: Social acceptance for hydrogen transport and storage

Summary: What are the main societal challenges for deploying hydrogen transport/ distribution, storage, and application within the built environment in the Netherlands and how could these challenges be overcome as part of the development and implementation strategy.
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D10.1 Overview from the literature/studies on societal support for new energy technologies and hydrogen in particular. An exploration of the aspects that (in similar circumstances) hinder or accelerate societal embeddedness. 30-12-2022 Link
D10.2 Report on the outcomes of the stakeholders’ perspectives regarding the development and corresponding risks of hydrogen infrastructure
D10.3 Case study report with best practices regarding risk governance and societal embeddedness of innovative energy technologies.
D10.4 Report bringing the different outputs together, aiming to address the strategies and actions that should and can be incorporated in the planning phase of hydrogen projects to improve societal support and uptake.

WP11: Labor market and training implications of hydrogen

Summary: An inventarisation and overview of the required (future) skills and available education to match this in the upcoming hydrogen economy, to serve as a starting point to start developing attractive and comprehensive curriculums to train relevant personal in hydrogen technologies and applications.
Number Deliverable title Publication date Link
D11.1 Inventory and analysis of the skills required for the (future) hydrogen economy. Combining this with an extensive analysis of existing education to provide guidelines and improvements for stimulating additional human capital growth for the hydrogen economy

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