{"id":60559,"date":"2020-12-11T17:43:32","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=60559"},"modified":"2021-12-16T19:27:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T19:27:17","slug":"ammonia-powered-drones-could-be-flying-between-cardiff-and-bristol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/science-environment\/ammonia-powered-drones-could-be-flying-between-cardiff-and-bristol","title":{"rendered":"Zero carbon emissions drones could be flying between Cardiff and Bristol"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The pilot project to deliver goods between the two cities may create up to 1000 new jobs across Wales and South West England.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" 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100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Cardiff leads the green revolution with a cutting-edge aviation system based on carbon emission free fuel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon free fuel drones may be flying between Cardiff and Bristol, whilst generating hundreds of new jobs across Wales and South West England.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dock-to-Dock,  project developed by Cardiff University,<a href=\"https:\/\/neoptera.aero\/index.html\"> Neoptera Aero Ltd<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.smart-ports.com\/\"> Smart Ports Ltd<\/a>, and UWE Bristol, will design a pilot scheme to deliver goods by air and sea between the two coastal cities using unmanned vehicles powered by ammonia and hydrogen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research team\u2019s leader at Cardiff University, Dr Agustin Valera-Medina, said: \u201cWe are going to evaluate how we can bring hydrogen and ammonia into Cardiff and Bristol, ports and airports, to see if that&#8217;s the fuel that can power these vehicles in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In the best scenario, 15 years from now Cardiff and Bristol will be both running their airports and ports fully on ammonia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Prototype-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Prototype-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Prototype-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Prototype-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Prototype-293x165.jpg 293w, 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sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Prototypes of ammonia and hydrogen powered drones that could be delivering goods between Cardiff and Bristol. <br>Source: Neoptera Aero Ltd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the long term, the scheme will bring between 500 to 1000 new jobs across Cardiff, Bristol and Milford Haven.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is part of a bigger plan to reach CO2 free emission by 2050, unlocking the power of ammonia within the aviation sector while demonstrating a competitive alternative to road goods transportation.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff University has obtained around \u00a33 millions in funds coming from Innovate UK&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/news\/uk-to-lead-the-way-in-the-future-of-aviation\/\">Future Flight Challenge<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/drones-to-fight-fires-and-deliver-covid-19-supplies-are-first-to-receive-share-of-over-33-million-government-funding\">Talking about the funding<\/a>, Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi said: &#8220;Wales has a proud aerospace sector, employing thousands across the country. We are determined to support Welsh innovation in developing future flight technologies, helping us to build back better and greener.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"301\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project.jpg 833w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project-770x278.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project-293x106.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project.jpg 833w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project-770x278.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Project-293x106.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Dock-to-Dock combines the route development, vehicle performance and port infrastructures for delivering goods between the two coastal cities using electric aircrafts, which take-off and land vertically, and electric zero emission ships.&nbsp;<br>Source: Neoptera Aero Ltd<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ammonia for the aviation industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammonia, generally used as fertiliser, has recently shown lots of potential since it can be burnt in an engine or used in a fuel cell to produce electricity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe put together a demonstrator in Oxford and we showed that we can have a wind turbine producing electricity, from which hydrogen, ammonia, ammonia power, power back to the grid can be done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It has been the first time worldwide that the whole concept has been demonstrated,\u201d said Dr Valera-Medina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of using ammonia as aviation fuel is not new. It has already been successfully employed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers\/langley\/news\/factsheets\/x-15_2006_3.html\">Nasa\u2019s X-15 rocket<\/a> during the 60\/70s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although, as Dr. Valera-Medina explained, it was more for research purposes since climate change was not an issue yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammonia also has significant advantages compared to other renewable energies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is very straightforward and easy to handle chemical, combined with facilities already in place to store some of it, would enable an easier transition across the world, especially in places such as Milford Haven, where infrastructure exists to receive chemicals of this type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In terms of costs, ammonia would be very convenient.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Map.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>D2D will start looking at the feasibility of delivering goods by sea and air between Cardiff Docks and Avonmouth port, unloading the busy road network amongst the surrounding ports such as Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol and Bridgewater.<br>Source: Neoptera Aero Ltd<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the researchers, one of the difficulties will be changing the public perception towards this compound for then selling the concept to ports and airports companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, health and safety matters that could potentially jeopardise the entire programme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe way people handle ammonia will have to change, with more training required. 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