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Description
Liquid hydrogen is currently attracting a lot of attention for two applications: as a replacement for fossil fuels in heavy-duty trucks or planes and as a potential hydrogen carrier for energy transport over long distances. This is mainly due to the high energy density of LH2 in terms of mass. Other advantageous characteristics of LH2 are a) high purity, b) reduced risk potential due to low pressure, and c) extensive experience in handling LH2, as this fluid has been used commercially for decades for applications in space and electronics. Today, the relatively high specific cost is considered to be the main drawback of LH2. In the future, the cost of LH2 for mass production of LH2 can be significantly reduced through economies of scale, which in turn requires a concerted ramp-up of the supply chain from well to wheel. This presentation will discuss the LH2 supply chain mentioned above, including the interfaces to green/blue hydrogen production at the beginning of this chain and to LH2 applications at the end of this chain. An overview of available key hardware components and process plants will be given, and requirements for key hardware components for future large-scale infrastructure will be considered.
