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Filters for Hydrogen Boil-Off
Hydrogen offers significant potential as a sustainable energy source in transportation. Its low molecular weight and high energy density present valuable opportunities in automotive engineering, aerospace and many other areas. However, managing hydrogen boil-off remains a critical challenge in harnessing its full potential. What Is Boil-Off Gas? Hydrogen boil-off occurs when cryogenic hydrogen absorbs ambient heat and…
Filters in Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear fusion represents a promising avenue for energy research and development, with significant potential for advancing clean energy technologies in the future. While the technical challenges of achieving a power-positive reactor remain substantial, filters could play an increasingly important role in fusion-related processes. Understanding Nuclear Fusion Filters Nuclear fusion filters are specialized filtration systems designed…
Filters in Nuclear Fission
Maintaining the integrity and efficiency of reactor systems is essential in nuclear fission applications. Filters are critical in ensuring air, water and other process fluids remain free from contaminants, thereby safeguarding personnel, reactor components and the surrounding environment. Understanding Nuclear Fission Filters Nuclear fission filters provide specialized filtration to remove particulate matter and contaminants from air…
Hydrogen as a Source of Energy
Hydrogen is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe. It’s also a powerful alternative energy source with the potential to contribute to an emission-free future for households and industries. While engineers are still working on more sustainable and cost-effective ways of harnessing hydrogen, this energy carrier is already fueling operations in agriculture, petroleum…
Common Myths About Ammonia’s Safety and Scalability
Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless, pungent, inorganic chemical compound containing nitrogen and hydrogen. This corrosive substance compresses easily, forming a clear liquid under pressure. As one of the most frequently produced industrial chemicals in the United States, it’s essential for various biological processes. This compound is used as a fertilizer to enrich crops and feed…
Understanding Hydrogen Purification
Multiple applications require hydrogen gas to be as pure as possible, including power generation, fuel-cell vehicles and various industrial processes. Purifying hydrogen removes contaminants like water vapor, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane and sulfur compounds. Hydrogen purification methods include pressure swing adsorption, gas membrane separation, cryogenic distillation, chemical absorption and electrochemical separation. Using appropriate…
Data Centers
Data centers use water to cool their sensitive and power-intensive IT equipment, which can overheat and break down if it gets too hot. Water absorbs heat energy from servers, keeping them at a stable temperature so they can function without interruption. This process is called liquid cooling, and it’s considered a better method for heat…
Applications of Ammonia Filtration Systems
Ammonia is naturally present in well water and surface water contaminated with animal waste, sewage and excess fertilizer. It can also be present in the air through emissions. Ammonia is highly toxic to animals and organisms, and while humans are less sensitive, prolonged ingestion and exposure to ammonia can lead to health issues. What Is an Ammonia…
Hydrogen Production From Coal Gasification
The continuously increasing demand for hydrogen worldwide calls for a variety of reliable production methods. In addition to natural gas reforming, hydrogen can be produced through coal gasification, accounting for approximately 18% of the world’s hydrogen. Read more about this process below. What Is Coal Gasification? Coal gasification is the process of producing synthesis gas…
Hydrogen Production: Natural Gas Reforming
Natural gas is considered among the most abundant and cost-effective sources for hydrogen production. Its primary component is methane, a greenhouse gas that affects the Earth’s climate system and temperature, and accounts for about 12% of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity in the United States. Hydrogen is a clean energy carrier, which transports and stores copious…
Common Contamination in Hydraulic Systems
While hydraulic systems are incredibly efficient, they are prone to contamination by a wide variety of substances from the point of manufacturing to the point of usage. Some of the system issues that result from contamination include hydraulic system failures, leakages, hardware damage and degrading of hydraulic fluid. Contamination in the system negatively impacts efficiency…
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
Used in medium to large stationary applications and with a high-efficiency output, molten carbonate fuel cells are an important fuel cell for industrial applications. A robust and efficient filtering system is crucial to maintaining your fuel cells and the machines they power. How Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells Work Molten carbonate fuel cells use molten carbonate salt as…