AMHYABLE Project

 Low-emission advanced combustion of ammonia and hydrogen

Against a backdrop of growing concerns about energy security and global warming, France’s National Low-Carbon Strategy is focusing on new energy carriers, including ammonia (NH₃), which holds great promise for industrial applications. Partial cracking of ammonia produces efficient NH₃/N₂/H₂ mixtures, suitable for combustion. However, developing flexible, clean burners for these mixtures remains complex due to chemical uncertainties and the limitations of current numerical models. The use of these fuels also raises questions about emissions of NOx, unburned ammonia and potential greenhouse gases.

The objectives of the project include

• The creation of an experimental database on laminar and turbulent flames to validate chemical models and numerical tools.

• The development of LES and DNS tools to predict combustion in suitable burners.

• Optimisation of an immersed porous burner suitable for NH₃/N₂/H₂/air mixtures.

• In-depth analysis of pollutant emissions and their fate in the atmosphere.

This innovative approach combines scientific advances, engineering tools and consideration of societal issues. By promoting public awareness and acceptance, AMHYABLE offers solutions for the rapid deployment of technologies based on ammonia combustion, while strengthening cooperation between French players to meet the urgent needs of decarbonisation.

54-month period – Budget of €2,390,986 

The consortium

CNRS (coordinateur), Ecole nationale supérieure de techniques avancées, IFP Energies nouvelles, Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives.

Coordination