How to Ensure the Safety of the Hydrogen Energy Industry
Hydrogen, as a clean energy source, has enormous potential in promoting energy transformation and achieving sustainable development. Hydrogen has a wide range of applications in various industrial fields, such as steelmaking, glass manufacturing, automotive fuel, and power conversion. However, the flammability and colorless and odorless characteristics of hydrogen make its safety management particularly important during production, storage, and use. The application of automation technology can effectively improve the safety and reliability of the hydrogen energy industry.
In the hydrogen energy industry, the key to ensuring safety lies in selecting appropriate materials and designing appropriate mechanical dimensions. Just like a sturdy shut-off valve can improve safety during use, the application of automation technology can further enhance these safety measures. The reason why automation technology is important is that it can help us continuously integrate safety considerations into equipment, machinery, and the entire process flow. For example, automation systems can monitor pressure and temperature in real-time to ensure they remain within a safe range, or limit the load of equipment when necessary to avoid safety issues caused by overload.
From production to use – always safe
For the safe use of hydrogen, Peel Magnetic provides a comprehensive safety solution that covers every aspect of hydrogen production. Pirmagnetic’s control system can detect hydrogen leakage through gas detectors and monitor the temperature, pressure, storage capacity, voltage, and current of hydrogen to ensure everything is normal. If an emergency situation occurs, such as a leak or malfunction detected, the system will immediately initiate an emergency stop program and quickly take safety measures.
At hydrogen refueling stations, these safety functions are particularly important. The hydrogen refueling station needs to compress hydrogen gas to a pressure of up to 1000 bar, and also requires equipment such as cooling systems, high-pressure storage tanks, and refueling pumps. In France, Pierce Magnetic’s PSS 4000 automation system has been used in multiple public hydrogen refueling stations, ensuring the safety of the hydrogen distribution process.
In addition to functional security, users also need to consider industrial information security, which means protecting devices and systems from malicious manipulation or abuse by others. If someone can illegally enter the automation control system, not only will the safety of the equipment be affected, but it may also threaten the safety of people and the environment. For example, users need to protect the system that remotely connects to hydrogen production containers, ensuring that only authorized personnel can check the system status.
To protect people and the environment, it is necessary to ensure functional safety when handling hydrogen. Through validated safety solutions in the automation industry, Peel Magnet can ensure that the use of hydrogen is not only clean, but also safe and reliable.
