LR and Pusan National University sign to develop framework for hydrogen
In the UK, Safety4Sea reported that a new collaboration between Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Pusan National University (PNU) Hydrogen Ship Technology Center aims to create the first internationally recognized joint performance evaluation and certification framework for liquid hydrogen carriers and onboard systems.
The collaboration combines LR’s maritime classification and assurance expertise with PNU’s research capabilities in cryogenic engineering, to deliver a structured certification regime covering containment systems, materials and onboard infrastructure for liquid hydrogen storage and transport.
The framework is expected to support early-stage vessel and containment projects moving from concept design towards approval and construction, according to the report.
Under the agreement, the two organizations will jointly evaluate the cryogenic and insulation performance of storage tanks and associated piping systems, verify structural integrity under operational loads, and carry out detailed safety and risk assessments for onboard storage and transport systems, it added.
Category: Hydrogen
