UTulsa Researches Effective Hydrogen Blending into Natural Gas Pipelines
Key Ideas
- UTulsa researchers are exploring the addition of hydrogen into natural gas pipelines to reduce carbon emissions by replacing methane with hydrogen.
- The effectiveness of hydrogen blending depends on the percentage added and potential issues like leakage and material fatigue in the pipelines.
- Industry partners, like Sagebrush, LLC, are collaborating with UTulsa due to its advanced facilities and experienced faculty in engineering and cyber studies.
- Professor Cem Sarica leads the project, leveraging the college's cooperative environment to advance research for corporate partners efficiently.
Research at UTulsa's North Campus focuses on blending hydrogen into natural gas pipelines to reduce carbon emissions. By replacing a portion of methane with hydrogen, the process aims to lower carbon dioxide emissions when the gas is burned. UTulsa, with its unique equipment and faculty expertise, provides a platform for industry partners like Sagebrush, LLC to conduct tests and research in this area. The collaboration between UTulsa researchers and industry leaders aims to find the optimal percentage of hydrogen for maximum efficiency with minimal complications. The project, led by Professor Cem Sarica, showcases the college's ability to accelerate research timelines to meet the needs of corporate partners. With phase one of testing already completed, the team expects results by early next year on phase two. This initiative highlights the importance of collaboration between academia and industry to drive innovation in the energy sector.