Hydrogen as an opportunity
Hydrogen is rapidly emerging as a critical energy source for the future, especially as the European Union tightens climate targets to achieve sustainability goals. With global demand projected to rise from 76 megatonnes annually to 600 megatonnes by 2050, hydrogen represents a transformative opportunity—provided the right infrastructure and technologies are in place.
At Althen Sensors, we specialize in delivering advanced sensor solutions tailored to hydrogen applications across industries, including transport, manufacturing, and energy. Our certified products ensure precision, safety, and seamless integration into your processes, enabling efficient and reliable hydrogen utilization.
Why Hydrogen?
Hydrogen boasts impressive advantages as an energy carrier:
- High energy density: 1 kg of hydrogen holds the same energy as 2.8 kg of petrol or 2.1 kg of natural gas.
- Eco-friendly combustion: Produces only water vapor, with zero CO2 emissions.
- Versatile applications: Suitable for energy storage, material production, and electricity generation.
Despite its potential, hydrogen’s safe use and handling require specialized measurement technologies. Whether for leak detection, calorific value analysis, or operational monitoring, Althen Sensors provides the right tools to meet industry-specific challenges.
Hydrogen Transport
Transporting hydrogen safely and efficiently is vital for scaling its use. However, its highly flammable nature (ignition range: 4% to 75% in air) and the need for compression up to 700 bar for transport pose significant challenges.
Fuel cell vehicles offer several advantages over battery-electric vehicles for long-distance transport, including greater range, higher payload capacities, and fast refueling comparable to diesel vehicles. Althen’s hydrogen-compatible pressure sensors ensure:
- Reliable pressure monitoring in tanks and valves.
- Precise signal transmission for operational safety.
Hydrogen refueling stations
Hydrogen refueling stations store liquid or compressed hydrogen under high pressure to enable efficient vehicle refueling. During the process, hydrogen is compressed to reduce its volume by 94%, with pressures reaching up to 700 bar.
Explosion protection is paramount at these stations. Our sensors, certified for use in explosive environments, ensure safe and accurate pressure monitoring, delivering a seamless and secure refueling experience.
Industrial applications
Energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals increasingly rely on hydrogen to replace fossil fuels and lower CO2 emissions. Key applications include:
- Monitoring transmission lines and tanks.
- Ensuring safe operations in industrial burners and refueling stations.
- Supporting hydrogen-powered autonomous transport systems.
Althen offers a robust selection of ATEX-certified sensors designed for hazardous industrial environments, along with IoT solutions for asset monitoring and optimization.
Green hydrogen production
Electrolysis—splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy—is central to producing green, climate-neutral hydrogen. Scaling renewable energy infrastructure, such as wind turbines, is crucial to this process.
Our solutions for wind energy optimization include:
- Multi-position pressure measurement for rotor blades and nacelles.
- Condition monitoring via strain gauges and inclination sensors.
Some related products
AGS4200H Hydrogen Compatible Pressure Transducer
- Compatible for use within Hydrogen based environment
- Measuring range: 0 - 0,5 to 0 - 1.500 bar
- ± 0.25% accuracy, optional ± 0.1%
MPM489 ATEX Pressure Transmitter
- Measuring range: -1bar...0bar-0.1bar...1000bar
- Reliable performance and easy application
- CE, RoHS and ATEX approved
AHP1000H Hydrogen compatible high-pressure transducer
- Measuring range: 0 - 600 to 0 - 5.000 bar
- For use within Hydrogen based environments
- RoHS certified, ATEX version available
MPM480GH Pressure Transmitter
- Inner sensor diaphragm is gold plated (MPM280Au), fully welded inner sensor assembly structure, effectively prevent hydrogen penetration
- Support reversed-polarity, overcurrent and overvoltage protection, conforming to EMI protection requirements
- Multiple output signals available
MPM280Au Pressure sensor module
- Pressure range: -1bar...0bar ~ 0.35bar...200bar
- Gauge / sealed gauge / absolute
- Isolated structure, Suitable for hydrogen pressure measurement
AST2000 Hydrogen Pressure Transducer
- Measuring range: 0 - 2 to 0 - 700 bar
- For hydrogen pressure sensing applications
- With high performance digital compensation
Why choose Althen Sensors?
Althen’s hydrogen-compatible sensors stand out for their precision, reliability, and certification for use in demanding environments. Whether your focus is transportation, industrial operations, or renewable energy, our solutions empower your hydrogen applications with:
- Enhanced safety: certified for explosive environments (ATEX compliance).
- Ease of integration: seamlessly fits into existing systems and processes.
- Comprehensive support: from initial setup to ongoing system optimization.
Partner with Althen for hydrogen innovation
Hydrogen presents a game-changing opportunity for sustainable energy and industrial transformation. Equip your operations with Althen Sensors to ensure precision, safety, and efficiency at every stage. Contact us today to learn how we can support your hydrogen initiatives.
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