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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…
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…
Understanding Hydrogen Petroleum Refining
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the world. It produces a chemical compound when combined with other elements. The most common example is when hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. As an energy carrier, hydrogen can transport usable energy from one source to another. When produced or separated from other sources, such as fossil fuels,…
Guide to Hydrogen Electrolysis
Hydrogen — which is the lightest and most abundant element in the atmosphere — is essential for life. Without it, we wouldn’t have the sun, and many people also consider it the clean energy source of the future. As such, it’s important to know how to produce hydrogen. One method involves splitting water molecules into their individual atoms through a…
Understanding Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Their Applications
Industries worldwide are looking for ways to reduce emissions and transform operations with reliable and sustainable alternative energy. Hydrogen fuel cells could be the solution. Hydrogen is abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere and has many actual and potential uses, from rocket fuel to fuel cells. Using hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative energy source has significant…
Applications of Cryogenics
The development of cryogenic technology has revolutionized and advanced numerous industries. Today, liquid helium, oxygen and other gasses perform critical functions in health care, aerospace and defense and many other sectors. Uses of Cryogenics in Health Care Health-related organizations routinely use cryogenics for multiple needs, including: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): These machines rely on cryogenic…
Hydrogen Steam Methane Reforming
Steam methane reforming (SMR) is the most widely used technique for creating hydrogen. It’s proven to be a highly cost-effective and efficient method. Likewise, hydrogen filters are an increasingly popular solution for SMR and other hydrogen production strategies. High-pressure hydrogen filters help ensure a clean, safe and efficient SMR process. Learn more about how both SMR…
Fluids Commonly Used in Cryogenics
Cryogenics observes the production and behavior of materials at extremely low temperatures. To provide a better idea of how this science works, this article will explore various examples of fluids used in cryogenics. What Are Cryogenic Fluids? Liquids with boiling points below minus 130 degrees Fahrenheit are classified as cryogenic. Cryogenic fluids often provide low…
Guide to Dynamic Filtration
Jump To: How Does Dynamic Filtration Work? Why Is Dynamic Filtration Important? Dynamic Filtration Testing Implementing Dynamic Filtration Dynamic filtration is necessary when there are constant changes in either flow or pressure, along with or constant system vibration. The best filters to use in a dynamic application are fiber metal felt (FMF) elements. Fiber media filters are…
Common Tests for Aerospace Filtration Systems
Jump To: Importance of Aerospace Filtration System Testing Quality Tests for Aerospace Filtration Systems Separation Efficiency, ISO-14085-3; 2015 Dirt-Holding Capacity, ISO-16889 Dirt Loading, ISO-3968 Bubble Point, ARP-901 Pressure Differential, ISO-2941 Thermal Flow High-Flow Testing Flow Fatigue Resistance, ISO-3724 Differential Pressure Versus Flow Fluid Compatibility Cryogenic Sealing Hydraulic Fluid Power Ignition, ASTM-G175 Available Aerospace Filters Aerospace…