Safety for hydrogen systems
Hydrogen is a key component in the energy revolution and can make a significant contribution to climate protection – as a fuel for cars, a raw material for industry, or a fuel for heating systems. As a versatile energy source, it can be used in nearly all sectors and is a highly relevant factor on the pathway to supplying energy from renewable sources. This chemical element is more flammable than other gases, however, meaning there is a high risk of explosion when handling it. This is why system operators are obliged to develop and implement a comprehensive protection concept.
Find out about our protection concepts for applications involving hydrogen and feel free to contact us about your projects.
Lightning and overvoltage protection for applications involving hydrogen
When it comes to surges and lightning strikes, special attention and consideration must be given to Ex zones and Ex system parts. Potentially explosive areas must be protected to minimise the dangers and consequences associated with overvoltages. The same applies to system components that can be struck directly by lightning or where partial lightning currents and surges are to be expected. Examples of this are vent stacks, exhaust outlets, aboveground tanks and pipelines.
Our protection concepts include external lightning protection, surge protection and solutions for earthing and equipotential bonding – all to safeguard the availability of the systems and to protect people in the vicinity.
Protection concepts
Protection for electrolysis systems
The technology involved in the generation of hydrogen is sensitive to transient overvoltages. We develop comprehensive protection concepts for Ex-zone systems.
Protection for hydrogen filling stations
We develop comprehensive protection solutions against lightning damage and surges to ensure the safe operation of hydrogen filling stations and for the safety of people.
Our services
We can provide support for your project from the planning to the implementation and beyond. Take advantage of our wide range of practical tools and services.
Evaluate the risk of arc faults and define protection measures in line with the TOP principle using DEHNarX: We review and optimise existing protection measures and recommend state-of-the-art improvements. Simply book the comprehensive documentation as needed plus our safety-enhancing system labelling as well.
We create the entire lightning protection concept – from the risk analysis and earthing simulation to budget planning – all precisely tailored to your project, and standards-compliant.
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More safety in hazardous areas
System protection for building, measuring and control systems
Engineering Services
Isolated and insulated lightning protection
HVI and HVIpower Conductor for Ex zones 1 and 21
Reliable Power for the Industry – Arc Fault Protection System DEHNshort
WyRefueler from Wystrach
ENERTRAG
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