Innovative solutions for a clean future with hydrogen
Hydrogen is of great significance as an energy source on the way to climate change: it is carbon-free and can therefore support the urgent need for decarbonisation - especially if it is manufactured from renewable energies. However, for economical generation and usage of green hydrogen, safe, low-maintenance and, above all, efficient plants and systems are needed in order to obtain as high a degree of efficiency as possible.
We make ideas flow: Qualified hydrogen experts and applied project teams at Bürkert will support you in developing your plant and will accompany you as partners until large-scale production. We will supply you everything from a single source for this, from energy-saving single components to tested partial systems, thereby enabling rapid time-to-market for your application.
We possess great production depth. We can therefore meet the requirements in the individual development stages of your project, and scale our production with the market success of your solutions.
Your guarantee: durability of our products, a stable performance and design with regards to the best possible suitability and resource preservation during later application. Many of our products are resistant to materials that are used in both hydrogen generation and usage, or even distribution.
The right solutions for the generation and usage of hydrogen, and test bench technology
Hydrogen generation
Type 3361 electromotive process control valve for controlling outlet pressure (on anode and cathode side)
Type 6240 electromagnetic and normally closing shut-off valve, suitable for oxygen and hydrogen, for higher pressures and temperatures
Type 8030 stainless steel paddle wheel sensor for flow measurement of DI fresh water or cold water
The requirement
Precise pressure control in anode and cathode path. Monitoring and safeguarding of an optimal electrolyte and fresh water supply.
The Bürkert solution
Exact and reliable control of all key parameters such as flow, temperature, conductivity and pressure with low-loss valves and sensors.
Stationary hydrogen usage
The requirement
Safe control of the fuel gas to the reformer and precise control of the cathode air supply to the fuel cells.
The Bürkert solution
Approved proportional and shut-off valves with the lowest possible power consumption to optimise the degree of efficiency.
Mobile hydrogen usage
The requirement
Safe and reliable electrical and mechanical function of valve technology of a fuel cell system (PEMFC), under harsh operating conditions and for a long service life.
The Bürkert solution
Robust and durable control pressure and shut-off valves with proven suitability for hydrogen and DI water, application-appropriate electrical contact and degree of protection.
Test bench technology for low-temperature fuel cells
Type 3361 electromotive actuator for primary pressure control on anode and cathode side with IP65/67, ATEX II Cat. 3G/D
Type 2875 compact proportional valve fo stack pressure control on the anode inlet side
The requirement
Quality assurance, for example, of stacks, diaphragm electrode assembly (MEA), bipolar plates (BPP), gas diffusion systems (GDL), etc. and guarantee that functionality of test bench technology will remain the same over a long period.
The Bürkert solution
Precise adjustment of valves with flexible parameters, with a high level of repeatability, with minimum flow loss and required material resistance.
Bürkert Systemhaus - the right partner for your hydrogen applications
The development of application-related solutions for hydrogen generation, usage and distribution is expensive and takes time. Use the expertise of our experienced specialists to operate more efficiently. We listen, analyse and develop future-oriented products and systems until they are ready for series production. You and your projects are always welcome in the Systemhaus - on site, by telephone or virtually.
Measurable efficiency
Our highlights for the hydrogen industry
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
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
Direct-acting 2/2-way direct-acting plunger valve
- Flushing and drainage valve in fuel cell systems and other hydrogen applications
- Very compact solenoid valve with reliably high tightness and service life
- Available with nominal diameters up to 6 mm
- Available as a flange or plug-in flange variant for fast system integration.
- Protection rating IP65 or IP6K9K with automotive plug
Mass flow controller (MFC)/ mass flow meter (MFM) for gases
- Nominal flow ranges from 0.010 l/min to 160 l/min
- Highest measuring accuracy and repeatability with very fast response times
- Long-term stability of the flow calibration
- Easy device exchange due to configuration memory
- Optional: ATEX II Cat. 3G/D or USP Class VI, FDA, EC 1935 conformity
Mass flow controller (MFC)/mass flow meter (MFM) for gases
- Nominal flow ranges from 20 l/min up to 2500 l/min
- High measuring accuracy and repeatability with very fast response times
- Long-term stability of the flow calibration
- Simpler device exchange due to configuration memory
- Optional: ATEX II Cat. 3G/D or USP Class VI, FDA, EC 1935 conformity
Electromotive 2 way globe control valve
- Hydrogen version available
- Highly precise, dynamic closed-loop control
- Weather, impact and vibration resistant design
- Several Kv values per port size due to removable valve seats
- Position controller and process controller available
