HYDROGEN ENERGY
Valve applications across the hydrogen value chain.
Explore the specific isolation and control duties from hydrogen production and purification to compression, storage and delivery.
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Four critical parts of the hydrogen energy process.
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Control feed, utilities and generated hydrogen.
Electrolysis and reforming systems convert water or hydrocarbons into hydrogen using tightly controlled process streams.
- Water and feed gas
- Electrolyzer balance of plant
- Reformer process lines
- Steam and utilities
Hydrogen permeability, thermal cycles and purity requirements place special demands on materials and stem sealing.
Low-emission valves with compatible materials are selected for hydrogen, feed and utility duties.
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Candidate forged isolation platform; seals and materials require hydrogen-service verification.
Forged regulation platform; final trim requires media, pressure and temperature review.
High-pressure non-return platform subject to hydrogen material compatibility review.
PURIFICATION & SEPARATION
Protect hydrogen purity during separation.
PSA, membrane and drying systems remove impurities before hydrogen enters compression or downstream use.
- PSA switching valves
- Membrane isolation
- Dryer regeneration
- Purge and vent lines
Frequent cycling and small hydrogen molecules require stable seats, packing and low internal leakage.
Fast-cycling ball valves and low-emission globe valves support switching, isolation and purge functions.
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Compact isolation platform for clean gas skids; hydrogen-compatible seals must be confirmed.
Throttling platform for separation duty, with trim selected after hydrogen-service review.
Non-return platform for high-pressure gas lines after material compatibility verification.
COMPRESSION & STORAGE
Isolate high-pressure hydrogen safely.
Compressors and storage banks raise and retain hydrogen pressure for transport, buffering and refueling.
- Compressor suction
- Compressor discharge
- Cascade storage
- Pressure relief manifolds
High pressure, rapid decompression and reverse flow require controlled materials, sealing and equipment protection.
High-pressure ball, gate and check valves provide isolation and non-return protection around compression assets.
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Compact isolation and bleed platform; hydrogen pressure class and seals require engineering approval.
Forged trunnion platform for high-pressure gas, subject to hydrogen qualification.
Forged small-bore isolation platform with hydrogen-compatible trim to be specified.
DISTRIBUTION & END USE
Deliver hydrogen to the point of use.
Pipelines, tube trailers and plant distribution systems route hydrogen to industrial users and fueling equipment.
- Hydrogen pipelines
- Loading manifolds
- Pressure reduction
- User isolation
Leak prevention and safe pressure reduction are essential across repeated transfer and connection cycles.
Tight-shutoff ball valves and engineered control valves manage isolation, routing and pressure reduction.
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Low-leak-path pipeline platform; hydrogen compatibility requires project-specific confirmation.
In-line maintainable isolation platform with project-specific hydrogen trim.
Non-return platform for delivery systems after hydrogen-service engineering review.
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