Why are hydrogen fuel cells efficient alternative energy sources?

Fuel cell technology has existed since 1839, when electrochemical energy was first generated by combining hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in a by-product of water. Fuel cell systems have since been confined to niche applications such as space exploration, with the wider energy industry now exploring the potential of this exciting technology on a commercial scale. Several hydrogen oxygen fuel cell designs have been embraced to meet the growing demand for clean energy. These provide an excellent proposition for combined heat and power (CHP) projects but can be just as easily scaled down for mobile applications.

Fuel cell systems are strongly tipped as viable green energy sources of the future. The dwindling sustainability of traditional fossil fuels, and the relative simplicity of combining hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity and water, make this non-polluting alternative energy technology all the more attractive. Creating an efficient, reliable and safe clean energy source does, however, require considerable expertise. Not least in the control of fluids and gases involved in this ground-breaking technology. Bürkert has the knowledge and broad spectrum of products required to advance this technology to market.

Bürkert products ideally suited to fuel cell system applications

Bürkert’s product range for fuel cell applications includes:

Solenoid valves
Flow sensors
Pressure sensors
Solenoid control valves
Mass flow controllers
Process valves
Integrated peripheral modules

Bürkert products are suitable for the following fuel cell applications:

Stationary power generators
APUs (Auxiliary Power Units)
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
Service vehicles
Reformer systems
PSA plants
Hydrogen generators
Fuel cell test benches

Valves and control systems for fuel cell production

Fuel cells - products from other companies

Fuel cells - companies

Sign up to receive the free BUILDING SERVICES bulletin