The Europress gas fittings are already approved for natural gas, but the new "DVGW DG-8531BP0364" certificate for pressfitting Hydrogen GAS applications will shortly be available.
The manufacturer of Europress is among the first ever pressfitting manufacturers to obtain certification for the transportation of mixed gases containing up to 100% hydrogen gas, destined to play a crucial role in a future increasingly oriented towards renewable energy sources and protecting the ecosystem.
This is one of the first pressfitting manufacturers to complete this certification process, which sees the official updating of our renewed DVGW DG-8531BP0364 certificate.
We are now authorised to use the "DVGW H2-Ready", which certifies that our fittings are suitable for use with natural and hydrogen gas blends, as well as with pure hydrogen.
Towards a sustainable future with hydrogen
Hydrogen is considered to be a most promising solutions for achieving a “zero-emission” future. If produced and used correctly, it can help to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Zero direct emissions: When used as fuel, for example in a fuel cell, the only by-product is water vapour. This renders it a clean alternative to fossil fuels, which release CO2 and other pollutants.
- Production from renewable sources: The true potential of hydrogen lies in its production. If hydrogen is produced through electrolysis (the separation of water into hydrogen and oxygen) with electricity from renewable sources such as solar or wind power, the entire production and use cycles are potentially free of carbon emissions.
- Decarbonisation of industrial sectors that are hard to electrify: Certain industries such as chemicals and heavy-duty transport (by ship or truck) are notoriously difficult to decarbonise with the direct use of electricity. Hydrogen can be used as an alternative fuel, reducing emissions. In steel production, it can substitute coal as a reducing agent, thus cutting emissions. In the chemical industry, it is used to synthesise ammonia and fertiliser, while in the refinery and petrochemical sectors it is used for desulphurisation and refining processes.
- Energy storage: Hydrogen can be used as an energy carrier, allowing for the storage of energy from renewable sources. When there is an excess of energy production from renewable sources, electricity can be used to produce hydrogen via electrolysis, which can then be stored and used when needed.
Despite its potential, the ecologically sustainable use of hydrogen is not without its challenges. Currently, the majority of hydrogen is still produced with natural gas, which generates CO2 emissions. Achieving the full potential for “zero emissions” would require a transition to large-scale hydrogen production from renewable sources.
Using Europress stainless steel pressfittings from Air Energy is a fast, economic & safe way to install gas lines including Hydrogen & Hydrogen blends. Contact Air Energy on 1300 99 55 26 or visit our website www.airenergy.com.au.