The University of Worcester (England) has proposed to install a hydrogen boiler and an air source heat pump on its campus to compare performances of alternative domestic heating solutions. The goal of this project was to assist the University of Worcester (UW), Worcester Bosch, and the Heart of Worcestershire College in assessing public opinion of the UW students and UK residents about the use of hydrogen for domestic heating. In-person open-ended surveys were developed and conducted to document opinions and topics of interest on the use of hydrogen in domestic heating. The data collected provided a clear indication that the Worcester community was ready to accept hydrogen as an energy heating source provided sufficient educational and cost information was available. As a result, educational material was developed based on survey findings and targeted towards the interests of different demographics. In support of this educational material, the team recommended a public education campaign be initiated by using the educational tools developed, and a comprehensive cost analysis of hydrogen technology be performed. Also, the team recommended that the UW pilot project be continued as a means to increase overall acceptance of hydrogen technology and allow for technician training of alternative heating systems.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Obert, Sean
• Daniele, Cecilia
• Joyce, Donovan
• Aimone, Eric

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Industry
• Sustainability
• Learning
• Infrastructure
• Environment
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042924-154157
• 122038

Mot-clé

• hydrogen boiler
• domestic heating
• alternative heating
• green hydrogen
• hydrogen
• carbon-free

Advisor

• Looft, Fred J.
• Looft, Linda C.

Year

• 2024

Center

• Worcester, England Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Peter Robinson
• Katy Boom
• Tom Collins

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Date created

• 4/29/2024

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-042924-154157

Rights statement

• In Copyright