Hydrogen energy is a renewable and clean energy source that is becoming central to the global energy transformation. The International Energy Agency report anticipates that the global hydrogen energy market will reach US$200 billion by 2030.
Hydrogen energy applications are employed in many fields, including industrial manufacturing, transportation, and energy storage. Hydrogen energy also has excellent potential for use in renewable energy storage and fuel cell vehicles.
The application of hydrogen energy faces numerous technical challenges. Its extremely high explosiveness and diffusivity mean that its production, storage, and transportation require highly specialized equipment. Hydrogen’s safe and reliable measurement has become a central requirement for the hydrogen energy industry.
Hydrogen Production via Water Electrolysis
In the electrolyzer, pressure transmitters monitor the hydrogen and oxygen levels to maintain stability and ensure the safety of the electrolysis process.
Challenges
There are several distinct challenges associated with this method of hydrogen production:
Pressure in the electrolyzer increases during electrolysis, meaning the transmitter should operate normally under high-pressure conditions.
As the electrolyte is corrosive, the transmitter must be manufactured from robust material and be fully sealed.
The transmitter must offer stable performance, even when temperature changes occur.
Highly accurate pressure measurement ensures a water electrolysis hydrogen production system operates safely and efficiently.
The transmitter must function adequately over long periods to minimize maintenance costs.
Solutions
Micro Sensor’s transmitters represent the ideal solution to these challenges:
The company’s instruments employ overpressure technology and are manufactured from highly durable materials, making them ideal for accurate measurement under high-pressure conditions.
The transmitter is manufactured from corrosion-resistant materials, including stainless steel, special alloys, and a specialized gold-plated coating. These materials improve corrosion resistance and extend the transmitter’s working life.
The transmitter’s wide temperature range and temperature compensation functionality assure stable and reliable measurement data.
The transmitter leverages advanced sensing technology and high-precision calibration to ensure consistently accurate data.
The transmitter’s high-quality components and optimized structural design ensure a low failure rate and reduced maintenance costs.
Products
Smart pressure transmitters
Temperature transmitters