Elvis N Kufoin

Research Project: Characterisation of Fatigue Properties of Steel, Brass, Cast Iron and Welded Steel treated with hydrogen for varied lengths of time.

The primary objective of this research is to examine the impact of hydrogen on the fatigue properties of materials utilized in the storage and distribution of natural gas blended with approximately 20% hydrogen. The blending of hydrogen with natural gas has gained significant attention in contemporary society, particularly with the HyDeploy project aiming to implement this hydrogen blend into residential gas supplies in the UK. This initiative aligns with the government's ambitious goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. In order to successfully accomplish this, the HyDeploy project must ensure that blending hydrogen up to 20% volume with natural gas is safe and can be effectively distributed using existing network technologies. This comprehensive understanding will greatly contribute to the success of the HyDeploy project and, in turn, assist the government in reaching its net zero emissions target by 2050.