Yanmar’s Marine Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Receives DNV Approval
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Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (Yanmar PT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has obtained approval in principle for its GH320FC maritime hydrogen fuel cell system from the classification society DNV. This innovative system is designed to assist marine operators in reducing emissions.
The GH320FC serves as a cleaner power source that can be installed on various types of vessels. According to a Yanmar spokesperson, the system is particularly well-suited for harbor and coastal vessels that operate close to hydrogen supply sources. Potential applications include passenger ferries, inland waterway cargo vessels, and port service vessels.
One of the standout features of the GH320FC is its capability to connect multiple units in parallel, offering flexibility in the number of hydrogen fuel cell modules. This allows the system to cater to a wide range of power requirements across different ship types and operational scenarios. The GH320FC has a rated output of 320 kW, but by adjusting the number of fuel cell modules, options are available with rated outputs of 240 kW, 160 kW, and 80 kW.
In terms of dimensions, the GH320FC measures 11 feet 6 inches in width, 3 feet 11 inches in depth, and 5 feet 7 inches in height, excluding the piping connection parts.
Masaru Hirose, the director and general manager of the large power products business at Yanmar PT, stated, “Building on our experience from previous installations, such as the hydrogen fuel cell system currently in commercial operation on a coastal passenger ferry in Japan, we are confident that our solutions can help customers achieve their decarbonization goals.”
Olaf Drews, head of engines and pressurized equipment at DNV Maritime, emphasized, “As the maritime industry advances toward decarbonization, we must explore every option that provides full zero-emission operations. Fuel cells combined with clean, renewably produced fuels present a highly efficient and scalable power solution to address this challenge.”
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