Hydrogen
At the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), we conduct research on hydrogen and offer a range of relevant educational programs in the field. Below you will find an overview of what we have to offer!
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Examples of Previous Student Projects in Hydrogen Technology
Relevant Bachelor Projects:
- Concept analysis for emission-free tugboats
- Efficiency of using ammonia in various maritime energy systems
- The role of hydrogen in transporting offshore wind power to markets
- Analysis of battery types for use in combination with fuel cells
Relevant Master’s Projects:
- The challenge of hydrogen storage – a feasibility study on large-scale hydrogen storage solutions
- Social acceptance and barriers to implementing hydrogen production from onshore wind power in Norway
- A comparative study of different systems for the delivery and storage of hydrogen for industrial purposes
- Hydrogen production from variable small-scale hydropower
- Emission-free off-grid installation powered by wind energy and hydrogen
- A comparative cradle-to-gate life cycle analysis of titanium slag production using hydrogen-based versus coal-based reduction
Relevant PhD Projects:
- New materials for hydrogen production
- Modelling of PEM electrolysers
- Hydrogen production from offshore wind energy
HVL has an extensive hydrogen network and participates in several key industry clusters, including:
- Energy Transition Norway
- Ocean Hyway Cluster
- Maritime Cleantech
- Norwegian hydrogen forum
- Energiomstilling Vest
- Centre for safety at sea