Across industries we’re seeing the adoption of hydrogen as a viable fuel source; most recently, test cases of heating homes with it or powering city bus systems have started up. Experiments in hydrogen applications are not limited to just one country or industry, thereby making it a global challenge to develop the technology to support hydrogen.
With the demand for – clean – hydrogen fuel, we are also seeing a call for the means to safely store and dispense it. Hydrogen is a very compressible gas, which means it is often stored, transported and dispensed at extremely high pressures.
To support ultra high-pressure hydrogen dispensing applications, the Micro Motion High Pressure Coriolis (HPC015) Flow Meter was designed specifically for the 350 bar and 700 bar hydrogen dispensing applications where measurement accuracy and safety are essential.
With a flow accuracy margin of 0.5% for gas and 0.1% for liquid mass flow measurement, the HPC015 surpasses the capabilities of existing meters offering a highly accurate and reliable solution that can withstand the most extreme pressure thresholds. Operators further benefit from the onboard diagnostic tools which work eliminate the need for pre-inspections or interim maintenance checks, saving time and money in a cost-critical application.
Coriolis flow meters offer significant benefits over traditional volumetric measurement technologies.
Given the long history of the Coriolis flow meter it makes sense that it would find an application in the hydrogen industry as well. The Coriolis meter consistently delivers accurate and repeatable process data under a wide range of conditions. That fact that it has no moving parts and requires no flow conditioning means installation and maintenance is simple, especially with advanced onboard diagnostics that give continues updates on the health of the meter.
In developing the high-pressure Coriolis, our engineers looked closely at the needs of our customers. Particularly, we looked closely at what is required to safely dispense a highly compressed gas. Maintaining safety is number one, which is where a meter with a fully sealed body and standard rupture disks offers a significant level of protection.
As new technologies continue to develop to make hydrogen production cleaner and sustainable, the demand for reliable measurement will continue to grow. Especially as hydrogen comes into the homes of residential consumers. Safety and reliability remain the top concerns as this innovation in fuel development, processing and distribution grows.
