Fluidic solutions for mobile fuel cell technology
The mobile fuel cell efficiently supplies electrical energy by converting hydrogen to provide an environmentally friendly power source for mobile applications such as vehicles for travelling. In mobile fuel cells, armature, i.e. the management of gas and liquid flows, is an important aspect in ensuring efficient and reliable power generation for the actuator.
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What is important in fluidic control and how does it help with issues such as reliability and increasing the efficiency of mobile fuel cells?
It is crucial for both the electrical and mechanical components used in the fuel cell to work safely and reliably in order for it to be used in mobile applications. In order to avoid downtime and minimise maintenance costs, it must be guaranteed that they can function under harsh operating conditions for a long period.
Bürkert products and solutions meet very high safety requirements thanks to the necessary approvals and durability. Long maintenance intervals and energy-saving solutions contribute to the efficient utilisation of your fuel cell. Our components are suitable for use with hydrogen and guarantee reliable operation.
How can Bürkert help you to control gases and liquids optimally, while also minimising maintenance costs?
Safe hydrogen shut-off
Reliable shut-off of the hydrogen ensures trouble-free operation and extends the maintenance intervals of the mobile fuel cell. Due to the special properties of hydrogen, our valves also ensure safe shut-off, which reliably prevents potential risks and optimises safety standards.
Solenoid shut-off valve for hydrogen
Servo-assisted 2/2-way piston valve
- Safety shut-off valve in fuel cell systems and other hydrogen applications
- Very compact solenoid valve with reliably high tightness and service life
- Available for up to orifice 12 mm and pressure range 40 bar
- Available as flange or cartridge variant for quick system integration
- Degree of protection IP65 or IP6K9K with automotive plug
Stack pressure control
The high-resolution, highly dynamic proportional controller ensures reliable pressure control, either in high back pressure conditions (recirculation via passive pump) or low back pressure conditions (recirculation via active pump).
Proportional solenoid valve for pressure control
Direct-acting 2-way proportional valve
- Proportional valve for use in flow or pressure control loops
- Integrated shut-off function with reliably high tightness
- Excellent sensitivity and turn-down ratio
- Available as subbase or cartridge variant for simple system integration
- Protection class IP65 or IP6K9K with automotive connector
Flushing and draining the recirculation circuit
Efficiently controlling hydrogen in mobile fuel cells not only enables an efficient fuel supply, but also plays a decisive role in flushing and draining the recirculation circuit. This precise control not only helps to increase the performance and extend the service life of the fuel cell by protecting against undesirable chemical reactions and wear, but also ensures long-term operational reliability and protects against unexpected failures.
Trusted, reliable and safe hydrogen solutions from Bürkert
All fluidic solutions for your mobile fuel cells
An overview of Bürkert solutions and much more interesting information can be found in our comprehensive hydrogen catalogue. Go to the video here.
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Hydrogen valves
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Need help? – As your armature expert in the field of hydrogen, Bürkert will be happy to help you.
Selecting the right hydrogen valve and liquid flow controller or flowmeter is often not simple. We are happy to help you speed up your decision-making process in order to find the right solution for your hydrogen application quickly and efficiently.