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Why Monitor Hydrogen?
Mixed-gas pipelines: Today there is a tremendous effort being
undertaken to safely transport hydrogen through existing natural
gas pipelines, which will save tremendous costs. Hundreds of trials
According to the Department of Energy, hydrogen is actually “safer
are currently happening around Europe and elsewhere to make this
to handle and use than the fuels commonly used today. For example,
commercially viable. Hydrogen sensors will play a crucial role in
hydrogen is non-toxic. In addition, because hydrogen is much lighter
safety and protecting the pipeline by notifying the operators when
than air, it dissipates rapidly when it is released, allowing for relatively
leaks occur. Other forms of transporting hydrogen (e.g., by trucks or
rapid dispersal of the fuel in case of a leak.” However, this does not mean
ships) also require real-time monitoring for safety.
hydrogen is risk-free to produce, transport and/or utilize. It is a potentially
dangerous, volatile and highly 昀氀ammable, even explosive, fuel in certain
concentrations. Plus, in many applications, the mere existence of hydrogen
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hydrogen levels as both a “catalyst” (to stimulate chemical reactions)
as a byproduct can be a red 昀氀ag that needs immediate attention.
and as a process byproduct are critical. Monitoring addresses both
safety needs and real-time equipment health, which can extend
For example, increased hydrogen levels in an electrical transformer
asset life. Re昀椀neries, chemical plants, industrial gas manufacturing
might indicate that a potential fault is occurring, or that a potentially
and other similar locations need monitoring for both process
catastrophic, asset-threatening event is imminent unless actions are
adjustments and maintenance.
taken. Real-time monitoring that is accurate, tolerant of other gasses and
affordable for all points of exposure can help avoid most major events.
Below are 昀椀ve hydrogen applications and why real-time monitoring in
varying environments (air, oxygen-free, oil, gas or even multi-gas) is the
solution:
Re昀椀neries and the petro-chemical industry: Real-time monitoring of
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Battery room backup safety: Hydrogen is produced as a byproduct
during over-charging of lead-acid batteries and, if not monitored
closely, can lead to 昀椀re or explosions. Real-time monitoring improves
safety and reduces HVAC costs and major maintenance in various
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Electrolyzers and fuel cells: Whether generating hydrogen with an
electrolyzer or using it in a fuel cell to generate electricity to power
a vehicle, forklift or power plant, real-time monitoring improves
safety (e.g., leak detection) and offers improved management of
facilities that use battery backups (e.g., re昀椀neries, cell towers and
data centers).
The Bottom Line
production, transport and utilization processes.
Miniaturized, self-calibrating sensors have made it possible to have a
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Energy grid reliability and planning: Grid transformers (some
monitor inside literally every hydrogen-related piece of equipment, running
of which cost millions) can start creating fault conditions due to
24/7. Real-time management and monitoring is an effective and predictive
moisture, arcing or high temperature that causes the oil to break
solution in making hydrogen no riskier than the fuels we use today—less so,
down, thus producing hydrogen as a byproduct. Real-time monitoring
in many situations. Plus, hydrogen monitoring can be a lifesaver, providing
of these critical energy assets reduces system downtime and costly
real-time assessments of various dangerous situations that need human
interruptions, allowing operators to make better operational decisions
or automated actions to correct.
and take timely action to prevent catastrophic failures.
Check out H2Scan Corporation
Dennis Reid
Founder and Former CEO of H2Scan Corporation in Valencia, CA.
20+ year veteran in hydrogen-related industries, worldwide
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