Problems and prospects of transporting a mixture of green hydrogen and natural gas in the context of the development of hydrogen energy in Ukraine

According to the materials of scientific report at the meeting of the Presidium of NAS of Ukraine, November 1, 2023

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https://doi.org/10.15407/visn2024.01.041

Keywords:

steel, pipeline, hydrogen, hydrogen embrittlement, strength, mechanical properties, crack resistance, diagnostics, non-destructive electrochemical method

Abstract

The report presents the most important results of fundamental and applied research conducted at the Karpenko Physico-Mechanical Institute of the NAS of Ukraine and aimed at solving the problem of safe transportation of energy carriers, in particular mixtures of hydrogen with natural gas, using the existing gas transportation network of Ukraine. A methodology has been developed for assessing the technical condition of steels in long-term operated gas pipelines, accounting for the destructive effect of the hydrogen transported by them; the conditions and criteria for their safe operation have been established.

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Published

2024-01-28

How to Cite

Zvirko, O. I. (2024). Problems and prospects of transporting a mixture of green hydrogen and natural gas in the context of the development of hydrogen energy in Ukraine: According to the materials of scientific report at the meeting of the Presidium of NAS of Ukraine, November 1, 2023. Visnik Nacional Noi Academii Nauk Ukrai Ni, (1), 41–48. https://doi.org/10.15407/visn2024.01.041