Research
RP3.2-10: Hydrogen Pipeline Code of Practice: Design, Construction and Operation
Executive Summary | This project provides industry with a Code of Practice (CoP) for Hydrogen pipeline design and operation, including pipelines carrying hydrogen/methane blends and existing pipelines that are converted to hydrogen service and covering both carbon steel and composite materials. The Australian pipeline industry will benefit from the CoP as a guidance document that addresses all the unique requirements relating to hydrogen, and provides recommendations for meeting the intent of AS 2885 in the design of a hydrogen pipeline, both for adoption of existing assets, future proofing of new assets for a future conversion and development of new hydrogen pipelines. The industry will also benefit from understanding how to adopt hydrogen safely with both carbon steel and composite pipeline materials. A future phase of this project is anticipated at the end of the FFCRC life, to incorporate outcomes of research that has not yet been completed. |
Login | Full project details are available to participants of the CRC, please login or contact us to create your account. |
Commencement / End Date | June 2021 to February 2022 |
Outcomes / Impact | The outcome of this work is a guidance document that can be used by pipeline industry professionals to support the design or retrofitting of pipelines for hydrogen service. Ultimately the Code of Practice will support the next revision of the AS 2885 series to adopt hydrogen as a fluid within the scope of the standard series. It is expected the Code of Practice will remain a ‘live’ document to continue to be amended as research and experience develops improved understanding and enables application of more accurate theory and models to lower the cost of transmission pipelines in this service. The CoP is intended to enable the use of transmission pipelines in hydrogen service through:
|
Partners | GPA Engineering, University of Wollongong, APA Group, Jemena, Enscope, dvisian/Worley, NOV, SAJ Consulting, Epic Energy, AGIG, QLD - Dept of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, SA- Dept for Energy & Mining, First Gas New Zealand, Energy Safe Victoria, NSW-Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, WA-Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. |
Research Contact | Dr Jeremy Harris Research Manager jeremy.harris@futurefuelscrc.com |