SHIPMod (Spatial Hydrogen Infrastructure Planning Model) is a spatially-detailed supply chain and infrastructure optimisation model that uses mixed-integer linear programming. Given a scenario of hydrogen uptake, the model identifies the cheapest way of meeting that demand. It includes representation of a number of centralised and decentralised hydrogen production technologies, gaseous and liquid hydrogen distribution, refuelling stations and CCS pipelines.
SHIPMod has been used to show the cost differences between meeting spatially clustered demand focused on early demand centres, versus more diffuse demand spread evenly around the country.
Model summary
Type: | Mixed-integer linear programming infrastructure optimisation model |
Purpose: | Examine the optimal configuration of technologies to supply hydrogen for road transport |
Spatial scale: | UK divided into 33 regions |
Temporal scale: | Five year time steps, 2020-2050 |
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Documentation
The model is fully described in Agnolucci et al. (submitted); see below for more details.
Publications
Journal papers
Agnolucci P. and McDowall W. (2013) . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38 (13), 5181-5191.
Agnolucci P., McDowall W., Akgul O. and Papageorgiou L. G. (2013) . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38 (26), 11189-11201.