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Hydrogen fuel cells are an extraordinarily promising source of energy and power. They can be used in a wide variety of applications, from transportation and material handling to stationary, portable and emergency power. Their only by-product is water, so they represent an ecological alternative (without CO 2 emissions ) to fossil fuels. And they use one of the most abundant and renewable resources in the world—hydrogen.' However, no matter how clean and abundant this energy source is, its management can also be difficult. Extremely small hydrogen molecules can escape from the smallest imperfections in fasteners and penetrate solid metals, which can lead to reduced ductility and, in extreme cases, material failure. Containing this versatile gas requires highly engineered equipment as well as expertise.
Therefore, the widespread transition to hydrogen will require reliable testing technologies for the hydrogen fuel cells that will drive that transition. SEE HOW TO PREVENT HYDROGEN EBRIGILIZATION A Solution in Progress Over the past three years, AVL , the world's largest independent testing and simulation company in the automotive industry, has made a major effort to develop such technology with the AVL HyTron TM , the hydrogen consumption measurement BYB Directory device. The Austrian company is a pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell test equipment that emulates the behavior of a real hydrogen fuel tank to reproduce real conditions on the test bench. The equipment is also resistant to hydrogen embrittlement, offers flow at the correct pressure and prevents leaks that could contaminate the torch catalyst.
For efficiency or certification tasks, HyTron offers accurate hydrogen flow measurement during transient and stationary testing, as well as an accurate, reliable and measurable supply of hydrogen vital for fuel cell system testing and development. It must also have a flow rate that meets the required gas pressure at the anode and cannot contain materials that could emit contaminants that influence the torch catalyst. And, if the unit-under-test (UUT) is undergoing modifications or repairs, it is necessary to purge the supply line with an inert gas such as nitrogen to ensure safe, 24/7 operation. degradation. A New Industrial Standard HyTron represents a change for a company with a long history of supplying testing equipment exclusively to diesel/gasoline fuel OEMs. And the bar for hydrogen measurement is already being raised. “The AVL HyTron was developed in a very short time and has already become an industry standard for hydrogen delivery and hydrogen consumption measurement,” said Gerald Sommer, Global Segment Director of Advanced Measurement Technologies at AVL.
Therefore, the widespread transition to hydrogen will require reliable testing technologies for the hydrogen fuel cells that will drive that transition. SEE HOW TO PREVENT HYDROGEN EBRIGILIZATION A Solution in Progress Over the past three years, AVL , the world's largest independent testing and simulation company in the automotive industry, has made a major effort to develop such technology with the AVL HyTron TM , the hydrogen consumption measurement BYB Directory device. The Austrian company is a pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell test equipment that emulates the behavior of a real hydrogen fuel tank to reproduce real conditions on the test bench. The equipment is also resistant to hydrogen embrittlement, offers flow at the correct pressure and prevents leaks that could contaminate the torch catalyst.
For efficiency or certification tasks, HyTron offers accurate hydrogen flow measurement during transient and stationary testing, as well as an accurate, reliable and measurable supply of hydrogen vital for fuel cell system testing and development. It must also have a flow rate that meets the required gas pressure at the anode and cannot contain materials that could emit contaminants that influence the torch catalyst. And, if the unit-under-test (UUT) is undergoing modifications or repairs, it is necessary to purge the supply line with an inert gas such as nitrogen to ensure safe, 24/7 operation. degradation. A New Industrial Standard HyTron represents a change for a company with a long history of supplying testing equipment exclusively to diesel/gasoline fuel OEMs. And the bar for hydrogen measurement is already being raised. “The AVL HyTron was developed in a very short time and has already become an industry standard for hydrogen delivery and hydrogen consumption measurement,” said Gerald Sommer, Global Segment Director of Advanced Measurement Technologies at AVL.