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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
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. An MC fuel cell, or molten carbonate fuel cell, operates at temperatures up to 600°C, demanding high-temperature-rated filtration systems that maintain contaminant-free conditions throughout the electrochemical process….
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Almost all major industries seek cleaner energy use with superior productivity rates. Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are one of several energy conversion devices paving the way for alternative energy consumption. Fuel cells need a clean environment for maximum output and efficiency. A robust filtration system is one way you can ensure your machines work better for…
Alkaline Fuel Cells
Alkaline Fuel Cells The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) used alkaline fuel cells during space missions, which paved the way for this advanced technology to power various other stationary and portable applications. Its low operating temperature and quick start-up make this fuel cell ideal as a backup power source and for mobile applications. For…
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) are used to power portable devices and are essential for keeping machines working optimally. Because fuel cells are unique in needing different fuels to provide power, they require robust, dynamic filtering. Cleaning your fuel cells ensures they keep working to deliver the best output. How Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Work The basic…
Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells
Phosphoric acid fuel cells are highly efficient, and engineers are finding new ways to power stationary devices using this power source. With a potential efficiency level of 40% for electricity generation, keeping phosphoric acid fuel cells clean ensures they work optimally for the best output levels. How Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells Work Fuel cells consist of an…
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells are essential in powering stationary and varied-output machines. A polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity using a proton-conducting solid membrane, requiring ultra-clean filtration to protect the membrane from particulate and moisture damage. PEM fuel cells work hard and require…
Train Applications for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Hydrogen fuel cells generate power for various applications that would alternatively run on diesel fuel or batteries. A hydrogen fuel cell train uses hydrogen as fuel by converting oxygen and hydrogen gas cells into electricity, providing a cleaner means of power generation for the rail industry. The potential applications of hydrogen fuel cells in trains are numerous,…
Maritime Applications for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Hydrogen fuel cells provide clean, reliable energy for various high-power applications, including ships. These cells offer an alternate energy source by turning hydrogen molecules into electricity that the ship’s engine or other application can use to give it power. Long touted as a better choice than diesel fuel or lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen fuel cells for ships…
Aircraft Applications for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
The harmful emissions released by diesel-powered aircraft are a rising concern. To combat this issue, hydrogen fuel has undergone testing to determine whether it’s a viable alternative to diesel for this use case — and the engineers performing these evaluations are seeing positive outcomes. These results show realistic areas where hydrogen fuel can be utilized…
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
Guide to Hydrogen Electrolysis Hydrogen — which is the lightest and most abundant element in the atmosphere — is essential for life. Producing hydrogen gas from water electrolysis requires high-purity output, making reliable particulate and coalescing filtration essential to protecting downstream equipment and ensuring fuel quality. Without it, we wouldn’t have the sun, and many people also consider it…