World of Industry Seminar
From hydrogen to electrification
September 25, 1:30 – 3:25 PM
Location: Thomson Seminar Room in World of Industry (Hall 8)
Hydrogen plays an important role in making Dutch industry more sustainable. The large-scale production, storage, distribution and use of sustainable, green hydrogen involves a lot. In this seminar you will discover the latest developments and challenges in this field.
Program
| Time | Subject | |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM – 1:55 PM | The energy transition, how big is the challenge and what role will hydrogen play? Hilko den Hollander – KROHNE | |
| 2:00 PM – 2:25 PM | Increasing the efficiency of hydrogen production: advances in stack condition monitoring John van Leeuwen – Weidmüller Benelux | |
| 2:30 PM – 2:55 PM | Optimization of flow and pressure (balance) in electrolysis systems Jos Abbing – Bronkhorst | |
| 15.00 – 15.25 | Ammonia as a sustainable alternative fuel for vehicles and industry Sonja van den Berg, Robin Huijerjans – VIRO |
The energy transition, how big is the challenge and what role will hydrogen play?
This presentation takes a quick look at the energy transition. How much fossil fuel do we actually use and how long will we be stuck with it? Suppose we wanted to switch the entire Dutch energy supply to hydrogen, what would be needed for that?
Speaker: Hilko den Hollander, KROHNE
Increasing the efficiency of hydrogen production: advances in stack condition monitoring
Stack condition monitoring systems are important for efficiency in the production of green hydrogen. This technology is continuously developing and improving.
A traditional Stack Condition Monitoring system provides reliable monitoring of five essential stack parameters: Single Cell Voltages, Total Current and Voltage, Temperature, Compression on disk springs, and vibration detection around the stack. This information is crucial for both manufacturers and operators to keep their installations functioning optimally and to identify stack failures at an early stage, such as cell degradation, gas crossover, leaks, sealing problems and stack compression.
By using automated machine learning software, the system can be disabled in the event of deviations to ensure safety. The Stack Condition Monitoring system is the essential link in the management of the entire stack. It not only collects data, but processes and responds to crucial stack information. Whether it concerns sending data to the cloud, integrating with the SCADA system or setting up local control, this is easy to achieve with modern technology.
Speaker: John van Leeuwen, Weidmüller Benelux
Optimization of flow and pressure (balance) in electrolysis systems
Mass flow measurement is very valuable in the production of green hydrogen by electrolysis. High-precision mass flow meters, pressure meters and controllers support better monitoring by measuring and controlling gas and liquid flows. This provides early insights and the possibility of efficiency and improving the lifetime of the electrolyser.
The current production of green hydrogen is insufficient to meet future demand. Electrolysis capacity will therefore have to increase enormously in the coming years. There are still challenges, for example in the field of efficiency and lifespan of electrolysers.
Where PEM technology is often used today, alkaline technology also seems to be gaining popularity. This is noticeable in the worldwide (continued) development that is in full swing. Bronkhorst's highly accurate pressure and mass flow meters and controllers are often used from the R&D phase to the industrial application.
Each electrolyser principle has its own specific challenge. Common factor is a necessary but delicate balance in gas and liquid flows and pressure: to function efficiently and to prevent damage and wear to membranes, electrodes and seals, for example.
This balance is dynamic in nature, caused by the erratic availability of green energy. Accurate monitoring of gas and liquid flows provides valuable information for monitoring and testing systems, in order to optimize the performance and lifespan of the electrolyser.
Specific mass flow-based instruments support with more direct and accurate insight into the condition of the stack, for example in terms of efficiency and timely detection of internal or external leaks.
Bronkhorst (MFC) pressure or mass flow meters, with integrated PID control, also prove valuable for controlling dynamic balance. This to prevent wear and damage due to unwanted pressure differences or unwanted electrolyte concentrations.
Ammonia as a sustainable alternative fuel for vehicles and industry
Hydrogen is receiving a lot of attention for vehicles and industrial applications, but what other solutions are there? VIRO is investigating the potential of ammonia, which is already being used successfully in shipping. The question is whether ammonia can be a good alternative to hydrogen, and can also be used in industrial environments.
In this presentation, VIRO offers an interesting look at the future of sustainable fuels and explores the possibilities of positioning ammonia alongside hydrogen as a sustainable choice.
Speaker: Sonja van den Berg, Robin Huijerjans – VIRO
Exhibitors
Nederlands