HYDROGEN & METHANOL - ENERGY STORAGE

 

 

EU MISSIONS - TO - RESTORE OUR OCEAN AND WATERS

 

ALL ABOUT THE CLEAN 'QUEEN OF THE SEAS' - YOUTUBE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERIES

 

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V2 JANUARY 2024 - This is a CAD drawing for a revised main hull @ 2800mm with 1870mm outriggers (D4 43.72kg) proof of concept model 

 

 

RENEWABLE HYDROGEN IS POTENTIALLY AN EFFICIENT REPLACEMENT FOR FOSSIL FUELS


The theoretical energy potential of hydrogen is vastly important in climate terms and sustainability for the human race. Methanol, a compound used to store hydrogen, is a liquid at room temperature, negating the inconvenience of high pressure cylinders. This makes it easier to store than other hydrogen methods, enabling greater practical ranges for commercial shipping and road transport. However converting back and forth between hydrogen and methanol for use in fuel cells or internal combustion engines involves energy losses. 

 

A kilogram of hydrogen can produce around 33.4 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy. Regular Gasoline produces produces about 10 kWh of energy per litre. And Diesel: 1 liter of diesel produces about 11 kWh of energy. On average, a modern diesel engine can convert around 30-40% of the chemical energy in diesel fuel into mechanical energy that reaches the wheels. This means that from the 11 kilowatts produced by 1 liter of diesel, only about 3.3 - 4.4 kilowatts might make it to the wheels of a car or ship's propeller.

 

One liter of methanol produces around 5 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy. The Methanol to Hydrogen conversion assumes a 10% energy loss in converting methanol to hydrogen, we have 5 kW * 0.9 = 4.5 kW of hydrogen produced. We must then allow for Fuel Cell Efficiency at around 50%, we get 4.5 kW * 0.5 = 2.25 kW of electrical power. And electric motor efficiency at around 95%, we have 2.25 kW * 0.95 = 2.1375 kW of mechanical power. Thus, 2.1375 kilowatts of energy from 1 liter of methanol would reach the wheels of a car or propeller of a ship. Meaning methanol tanks need to be roughly twice the size of conventional diesel tanks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY SHORT VIDEOS (SERIES 1)

 

 

ENGLISH

FRENCH

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· The ES concept in a nutshell

· The ES concept in a nutshell

· Electricity & Magnetism

· Electricity & Magnetism

· Hydrogen & Methanol

· Hydrogen & Methanol

· Fuel Cells

· Fuel Cells

· Batteries

· Batteries

· Photovoltaics

· Photovoltaics

· Solar Wings

· Solar Wings

· Hull Design

· Hull Design

· Propulsion

· Propulsion

· Sustainable materials

· Sustainable materials

· Autonomous navigation

· Autonomous navigation

· Artificial Intelligence (AI)

· Artificial Intelligence (AI)

 

 

 

TRANSCRIPTS in FRENCH and ENGLISH

 

FRENCH

 

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Narrateur (voix off) : « L'Elizabeth Swann a l'objectif de faire le tour du monde grâce aux énergies renouvelables, en s'orientant vers l'hydrogène vert. » 

 

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Narrateur : « L'hydrogène est un carburant propre et efficace, mais le stocker en grande quantité peut être difficile. L'hydrogène liquide et gazeux nécessite des cylindres à haute pression lourds et coûteux, ou des réservoirs cryogéniques à température négative. »

 

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Narrateur : « Le méthanol offre une alternative pratique. Il a une densité énergétique élevée, ce qui signifie que nous pouvons stocker plus d'énergie dans un espace plus petit. De plus, c'est un liquide à température ambiante, ce qui le rend plus facile et plus sûr à remplir et à transporter sur les longues distances, sans exigences particulières en matière de réservoir. » 


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Narrator (Voiceover): "The Elizabeth Swann is aiming to circumnavigate the world on renewable energy, leaning towards green hydrogen."

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Narrator: "Hydrogen is a clean and efficient fuel, but storing it in large quantities can be challenging. Liquid and gaseous hydrogen requires heavy and expensive high pressure cylinders, or sub zero temperature cryogenic tanks."

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Narrator: "Methanol offers a practical alternative. It has a high energy density, meaning we can store more energy in a smaller space. Plus, it's a liquid at room temperature, making it easier and safer to refill and transport for the long distances required, with no special tank requirements."


The Elizabeth Swann stands poised at the forefront of innovative maritime transportation. This project showcases the viability of hydrogen technology, presenting unique opportunities for compatible concerns to embrace a practical, sustainable future.

 

YOUTUBE SERIES ONE TITLES UNDER DEVELOPMENT 2024

Our Youth Project Lead, 'presenter,' Leo Perrin, is developing an educational series of YouTube videos in collaboration with the Cleaner Ocean Foundation and Jameson Hunter Ltd. The series will unfold over the next 12 months into 2025, to include the titles below. With additional Series to accompany the build of the Elizabeth Swann (ES) in 1:20th scale, full size, ocean trials and as appropriate, a JVH2 attempt - in follow on years - subject to subscriber endorsement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation @ Sussex Bay launch, Brighton Dome 13 June 2024

 

 

 

 

JVH2: Jules Verne Hydrogen Trophy - World Challenge - In under 80 days.

 

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