Padmini Mellacheruvu, a lead technical specialist at Lloyd’s Register, gives an introduction and overview of Hydrogen as a fuel for shipping including the technical challenges, safety elements and sustainability in this video.
Hydrogen is increasingly being considered as a potential fuel for shipping, especially in the context of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning towards cleaner energy sources. While hydrogen holds promise as a clean energy option for shipping, significant investment, technological innovation, and supportive policies are needed to overcome the challenges and realize its full potential in decarbonizing the maritime sector.
According to Lloyd’s Register, Padmini has over 8 years of experience in the field of engineering, with a focus on cryogenic and compressed fuel systems and their application in decarbonising maritime transportation. She is a lead technical specialist at Lloyd’s Register, working on hydrogen and other alternative fuels for decarbonising maritime transportation.
Her experience includes working as an Engineering Scientist at Indian Space Research Organisation, involved in cryogenic propellant ground systems and liquid stage preparation for the space program, CAE analyst at Tata Technologies, performing structural analysis on prototype vehicles and she also holds a Bachelor’s degree (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India.
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