Overview

KHPS Research Overview

KHPS operates an integrated research system from basic research to demonstration, aiming for commercialization of hydrogen and ammonia-based power generation technologies. Our research pursues practical technologies that can be immediately applied in actual industrial sites, going beyond laboratory-level technology development.

Research Philosophy

1. Field-Centric Research

All research projects are conducted considering actual power plant operating environments. We include verification under various operating conditions to ensure that success in the laboratory can be reproduced in the field.

2. Practicality First

We consider not only technical excellence but also factors important in actual operation such as economic viability, maintainability, and scalability. This enables us to develop technologies that customers can actually adopt and operate.

3. Sustainable Innovation

We do not focus only on short-term achievements, but pursue sustainable technological innovation that can respond to long-term technological development and environmental changes.

Key Research Areas

1. Combustion Technology Research

We conduct research to understand and optimize the combustion characteristics of hydrogen and ammonia. We develop combustor designs and control technologies for improving combustion efficiency, reducing NOx emissions, and stabilizing flames.

2. Control System Research

We research algorithms and systems for precisely controlling complex combustion processes. We develop advanced control technologies such as real-time monitoring, predictive control, and adaptive control.

3. Safety Technology Research

We research technologies for safe handling and operation of hydrogen and ammonia. We develop leak detection, fire prevention, and emergency response systems.

4. System Integration Research

We research the integration and optimization of the entire system including fuel supply, power generation, and emission treatment. We understand interactions between components and improve overall system efficiency and stability.

Research Infrastructure

1. Laboratory

We operate laboratories for basic research and small-scale experiments. We conduct combustion experiments, material testing, and control algorithm verification.

2. Demonstration Plants

We perform actual-scale technology verification through demonstration plants located in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province and Dangjin, Chungnam Province. We evaluate performance and stability in actual operating environments.

3. Simulation

We utilize various simulation tools such as CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), process simulation, and structural analysis to optimize design and operation.

Research Achievements

1. Patents

We have filed and registered more than 15 patents related to hydrogen and ammonia co-firing technology, combustion control technology, and safety systems.

2. Publications

We have published more than 20 research papers in domestic and international journals and academic conferences to share technical achievements.

3. Demonstration Success

In 2024, we achieved demonstration results proving stable operation at 30% hydrogen co-firing and 20% ammonia co-firing.

Future Research Directions

• 2025: Development of 100% hydrogen-only combustion technology
• 2026: Development of 50% ammonia co-firing technology
• 2027: Development of AI-based intelligent control systems
• 2028: Commercialization of next-generation combustion technology