As the global energy transition accelerates, blending hydrogen into natural gas pipelines is becoming a key strategy for reducing carbon emissions and decarbonizing existing energy infrastructure. However, maintaining hydrogen purity during its storage and distribution within natural gas networks is essential to ensure both safety and efficiency.
When hydrogen is introduced into natural gas pipelines, maintaining its purity is critical for several reasons. First, impurities in hydrogen can affect the quality of the blended gas, reducing the efficiency of combustion processes in end-use applications such as heating and power generation. Second, contaminants like moisture, oxygen, and sulfur can corrode pipeline infrastructure, leading to maintenance challenges and safety risks. Finally, hydrogen quality must be preserved to meet regulatory requirements and standards, ensuring that it remains safe and effective throughout the entire storage and distribution process.
Several key measurements are essential to ensure hydrogen purity during its storage and distribution in natural gas networks:
Measurement | Purpose | Recommended Products |
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Moisture | Moisture analyzers detect water vapor in the hydrogen stream, preventing corrosion in pipelines and storage tanks while ensuring that the hydrogen remains suitable for blending with natural gas. |
QMA601 Easidew PRO I.S |
Hydrogen Purity | Purity analyzers provide real-time data on the overall quality of hydrogen being stored and distributed. These analyzers are vital for ensuring that the hydrogen meets the required purity standards for safe and efficient blending with natural gas. | XTC601 |
Oxygen | Oxygen analyzers continuously monitor the presence of oxygen in hydrogen to prevent combustion risks and to ensure that the hydrogen remains safe and effective for use in natural gas pipelines. |
GPR-18 GPR-1800 (A)IS and GPR-2800 (A)IS Minox-i |
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