Hydrogen - Volumetric Energy Density

Volumetric energy density of hydrogen at various storage conditions - compressed, liquid, and cryogenic - compared to conventional marine fuels.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

E_V = \rho \cdot \text{NCV}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$\rho$	Hydrogen density	kg/m³
$NCV$	H₂ net calorific value	MJ/kg

Source: DNV-RP-0616 H₂ as maritime fuel

Volumetric energy density of hydrogen at various storage conditions - compressed, liquid, and cryogenic - compared to conventional marine fuels.