Hydrogen Refueling Stations
Hydrogen refueling stations are pivotal in advancing cleaner energy alternatives, significantly reducing carbon emissions. By offering efficient fueling solutions for a variety of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) such as cars, trucks, buses, and trains, they facilitate a cleaner, more sustainable mode of transportation. With the market poised for rapid growth and a goal to establish 10,000 stations globally by 2030, the reliability of these stations becomes paramount.
Due to a lower energy density than traditional fuels, hydrogen must be stored at high pressures for comparable driving ranges. The high-pressure requires robust, durable equipment and infrastructure. Reliable fueling stations must maintain consistent pressure to ensure efficient fuel transfer and prevent equipment damage. The reliability is critical to safe and efficient operations as the world transitions to clean energy.
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Selecting the Right Components for a Hydrogen Refueling Station
Hydrogen continues to bring about new challenges. At the core of these concerns is the fact that many components used in traditional systems are not certified to handle the additional demands that hydrogen puts on fuel systems. Find out how to select the right components for a hydrogen dispenser.
Hydrogen Value Chain Interactive
Discover how Parker can help on your hydrogen journey and learn more about the products on this page with this value chain interactive.
Fluid Conveyance for Hydrogen Refueling Stations
- The use of fluid conveyance technology in hydrogen dispensing
Parker products are designed to withstand the pressure requirements of storage tanks and compressors to reach the required pressure of dispensing. The products are carefully engineered to provide the highest accuracy and repeatability, allowing for consistent performance and long-term reliability.
- Featured fittings, connectors, valves, sensors and hose products
Parker's fittings, connectors, hoses and valves play a vital role in hydrogen fuel dispensing and are made to safely transfer hydrogen gas from storage tanks to vehicles or other systems. The components are made from materials that can withstand high pressures and temperatures related to hydrogen.
Featured Fluid Conveyance Products
Seal Lock Xtreme Tube Fittings
Hydrogen Hose
Pressure Regulator
Check Valve
Sealing Technology for Hydrogen Refueling Stations
In the filling process of vehicles and other consumers or of decentralized, stationary tanks, seals are exposed to significant pressure gradients. In combination with hydrogen’s high diffusion tendency, there is a risk of seal damage due to explosive decompression. The seals used for filling purposes must be resistant to mechanical stress and deliver reliable performance even at low temperatures.
View Parker's featured sealing solutions below. For hydrogen systems, Parker Prädifa uses a special, intelligent seal design paired with low-permeation, mechanically robust low-temperature materials.
Featured Sealing Technology Products
Parker Butyl and EPDM O-rings
Parker Flexiseal hydrogen
Parker metal C-seal hydrogen
Cooling Technology for Hydrogen Refueling Stations
Cooling within the HRS is critical to ensure the correct operation of the system and to cool the high pressure compressed gas to the correct temperature to enable hydrogen-powered cars to be refilled quickly. Explore Parker Hannifin's featured solutions for hydrogen refueling station cooling listed below.
HyperChill Process Chillers
Compact and easy to use, Hyperchill and Hyperchill Plus Chillers are designed for safe and reliable operation while providing precise control of fluid temperature. The wide range of accessories and options makes Hyperchill and Hyperchill Plus a flexible solution.
Parker-Heatric Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger
Parker Hannifin’s Heatric Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers are made using a solid-state joining process known as ‘diffusion-bonding.’ By joining this with micro-channel technology, Heatric makes a unit that is up to 85% lighter than traditional technologies. This reduction can lead to savings in structural costs, eliminating excess pipework, frames and associated equipment.