Offshore Hydrogen : From Seawater Electrolysis to Digital Twin-Driven System Design
Unlocking Clean Hydrogen from the Depths of the Ocean
Skills you will gain:
Deep-Sea Electrolysis is an advanced hydrogen production approach that uses saline seawater under high-pressure deep-ocean conditions. By leveraging natural pressure and low temperatures, it improves electrolysis efficiency while reducing freshwater and energy demands. This technology supports sustainable, large-scale green hydrogen generation using offshore renewable energy sources.
Aim: To develop a sustainable and efficient hydrogen production system using deep-sea electrolysis that directly utilizes saline seawater, reduces freshwater dependency, and integrates with offshore renewable energy sources for large-scale green hydrogen generation.
Program Objectives:
- Utilize deep-sea high-pressure and low-temperature conditions to enhance electrolysis efficiency.
- Enable direct hydrogen production from saline seawater, reducing dependence on freshwater resources.
- Integrate deep-sea electrolysis systems with offshore renewable energy sources such as wind and tidal power.
- Develop safe and reliable subsea hydrogen generation and storage technologies.
- Minimize environmental impact while supporting scalable and sustainable green hydrogen production.
What you will learn?
Module 1 — Electrochemical & Materials Intelligence
- Fundamentals of seawater electrolysis and hydrogen kinetics
- Salinity, chloride chemistry, and corrosion mechanisms
- Pressure and temperature effects in marine environments
- HER/OER catalysts and membranes for saline stability
- Material degradation and durability assessment
Hands-On
- Electrochemical modeling of seawater electrolysis systems
- Catalyst performance and degradation simulation under saline conditions
Module 2 — Offshore System Design & Digital Modeling
- Deep-sea vs surface electrolysis architectures
- Pressurized and subsea electrolyzer system design
- Offshore renewable energy integration (wind, tidal, wave)
- Safety, monitoring, and failure-mode analysis
- Digital twins and AI-based performance prediction
Hands-On
- Subsea electrolysis system design and efficiency modeling
- Digital twin–based performance and fault simulation
Module 3 — Sustainability, LCA & Research Translation
- Marine environmental impact and regulatory frameworks
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of saline electrolysis systems
- Carbon footprint and techno-economic evaluation
- Research gap identification and innovation framing
- Industry collaboration, funding, and publication strategy
Hands-On
- LCA comparison of offshore vs onshore hydrogen production
- Research paper or project proposal blueprint development
Intended For :
- Doctoral Scholars & Researchers: PhD candidates seeking to integrate computational workflows into their molecular research.
- Postdoctoral Fellows: Early-career scientists aiming to enhance their data-driven publication profile.
- University Faculty: Professors and HODs interested in modern bioinformatics pedagogy and tool mastery.
- Industry Scientists: R&D professionals from the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical sectors transitioning to genomic-driven discovery.
- Postgraduate Students: Final-year PG students looking for specialized research-grade exposure beyond standard curricula.
Career Supporting Skills