Pioneering local research spearheads global advancements in hydrogen ammonia safety
Professor Behdad Moghtaderi's role in a new Singaporean funded project involves constructing a pilot-scale detonation tube to assess the risks of large scale ammonia storage.
Professor Behdad Moghtaderi and his team at the University of Newcastle's Centre for Innovative Energy Technologies have forged a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The collaboration aims to tackle the complexities of large-scale hydrogen ammonia storage in Singapore.
This pioneering initiative, backed by the prestigious Low-Carbon Energy Research (LCER) Programme, funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) and hosted by A*STAR, signifies a concerted effort to bolster Singapore's capabilities along the entire hydrogen supply chain.
The initiative, with a substantial share in a $43 million funding pool, stands as one of six chosen projects, singled out for their potential to propel the technical feasibility and commercial scalability of hydrogen-related technologies.
Hydrogen, notoriously difficult to transport and store, finds an unlikely ally in ammonia. Professor Moghtaderi will be constructing a pilot-scale detonation tube, instrumental in testing the explosion characteristics of ammonia.
This collaborative venture, which will contribute significantly to mitigating risks associated with large-scale storage, draws heavily from the expertise and facilities developed by Professor Moghtaderi and his team at the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) situated at the University of Newcastle.
