2022 Volume 47 Issue 4 Pages 232-238
Liquefied hydrogen-related technology has developed along with space development. Liquefied hydrogen is now being supplied to various industries in addition to rockets. In 1978, Iwatani started operation of Japan’s first commercial liquefied hydrogen plant, and in 2006 we started operation of a large-scale liquefied hydrogen plant, supplying all of Japan. We have also participated in national projects related to liquefied hydrogen, such as the Sunshine Project, and accumulated hydrogen technology. This paper describes the status of liquefied hydrogen production, transportation, and utilization technology, and our efforts to date Our efforts to date regarding liquefied hydrogen.
