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🚨 The Future of Pipeline Safety is Here 🚨 At Triton Hydrogen, we’re on a mission to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the hydrogen economy: pipeline safety and sustainability. 🌍💡 Our latest blog delves into how our new Tritonex Hydrogen Barrier Coating system sets a new standard for preventing hydrogen embrittlement and enhancing pipeline performance, all while reducing maintenance needs and environmental impact. 💬 What you'll discover: ✅ Why hydrogen embrittlement is a growing concern ✅ How Tritonex works to protect infrastructure ✅ The tangible benefits for pipeline operators, from improved safety to longer lifespans Hydrogen is the key to a greener future, but only if the infrastructure is as robust as the vision. Read the article to learn how Tritonex is revolutionising the way we think about pipeline safety. 🔗 Check it out now: https://lnkd.in/e9TQgdKv Let’s start a conversation! How do you see advanced coatings like Tritonex shaping the hydrogen economy? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #HydrogenInnovation #PipelineSafety #Sustainability #Tritonex

Just finished delving into this detailed report on hydrogen blending in natural gas pipelines. The potential here is genuinely exciting, but the path forward isn’t straightforward. Blending hydrogen can indeed reduce CO₂ emissions, especially in residential and industrial settings. However, the study emphasises that hydrogen blending isn’t a plug-and-play solution for existing pipelines. The main technical hurdle? Hydrogen embrittlement—a phenomenon where hydrogen atoms seep into pipeline materials, reducing their ductility and fracture toughness. This leads to material degradation, impacting both vintage and modern pipeline steels, albeit differently. For instance, older “vintage” steels with higher carbon content are generally more prone to hydrogen-assisted cracking compared to modern steels with advanced alloying techniques. The report stresses that, even at low pressures, hydrogen blending affects various materials and components like steels, plastics, elastomers, and even pipeline odourants can react to hydrogen. It highlights the need for a robust set of standards—current codes simply don’t address the complexities hydrogen introduces, especially with respect to maintaining pipeline integrity over time. In short, hydrogen blending shows promise, but moving forward will require a significant focus on material compatibility, safety standards, and ongoing research to address the technical gaps. A promising future, but certainly not without hurdles that require critical thinking and rigorous testing. Enter Triton Hydrogen's Tritonex Hydrogen Barrier Coating system which is designed to protect pipelines from permeation, embrittlement and leakage problems. The report again highlights why we need coatings to overcome this critically important challenge facing the hydrogen sector. For more insights follow me: Paul Meersman At Triton Hydrogen #hydrogen #sustainability #pipelines #decarbonisation #criticalthinking

ASME B31.12, 2023 Hydrogen Pipeline Material and Leakage 🟦 1) Hydrogen pipeline hardness testing Hardness tests are classified into two types: macrohardness testing and microhardness testing. Macrohardness testing uses loads equal to or more than 1 kg, and microhardness testing uses loads up to 1,000 g or 1 kg. 🟦 2) Hydrogen service maximum hardness a- Welding Procedure Qualification (WPQ) The maximum hardness limit for Base Metal carbon steel [P-No. 1], Alloy steels with Cr ≤ 1∕2% [P-No. 3], and Alloy steels with 1∕2%< Cr ≤ 2% [P-No. 4] is equal to 235 Vickers HV 10. b- Hydrogen Piping Weldments Hardness Testing Acceptance Criteria - P-No.1 = 200 [Brinell] - P-No.3 = 225 [Brinell] - P-No.4 = 225 [Brinell] 🟦 3) Hydrogen Embrittlement Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) reduces metal ductility due to hydrogen absorption, increasing susceptibility alongside material strength. Suitable steel types for hydrogen gas service include ASTM A106 Grade B, ASTM A53 Grade B, and API 5L Grades X42 and X52 (preferably PSL2 grades). Hydrogen pipelines have been used at gas pressures up to 14 MPa (2,000 psi). 🟦 4) Hydrogen service-compatible material 1- Austenitic Stainless Steel Austenitic stainless steels with more than 8 wt% nickel in solution-annealed form are suitable for hydrogen gas and liquid hydrogen service usage. 2- Aluminium Based Alloys Aluminium-based alloys are suitable for usage in both hydrogen gas and liquid hydrogen services. 3- Copper Based Alloys Copper-based alloys are suitable for usage in both hydrogen gas and liquid hydrogen services. 4- Low-Alloy Carbon Steels Low and intermediate-strength carbon and low-alloy steels are suitable for hydrogen gas service but not for liquid hydrogen service [cryogenic temperature embrittlement] . 5- Cast irons Cast irons are not allowed for hydrogen gas or the liquid hydrogen service. 6- Nickel-based alloys Nickel-based alloys can be used in liquid hydrogen service; however, their acceptability in gaseous hydrogen depends on strength and alloy composition. 7- Titanium-based alloys Titanium-based alloys shall not be used in hydrogen gas service due to the possibility of titanium hydride formation. However, they are permissible in liquid hydrogen. 🟦 5) Hydrogen service API 5L MOP - For API 5L X42, 52, 56, and 60, the maximum operating pressure (MOP) should not exceed 3,000 psi for all materials, when the material suitability is illustrated via hydrogen tests, as per ASME BPVC, Section VIII, Division 3, Article KD-10. 🟦 6) Hydrogen pipelines and piping should be inspected one to four times a year, depending on the area's population density by one of the following methods: 1- vegetation survey 2- surface hydrogen gas survey 3- bubble leakage test 4- subsurface gas detector survey 5- pressure drop test 6- ultrasonic leakage test Reference: ASME B31.12, 2023 This post is based on my knowledge and is only for educational purposes. 👇 What is the frequency of hydrogen pipeline inspection?

🚀 Europe’s Hydrogen Future is Taking Shape! 🌍 Following on from my post yesterday on the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance’s latest report that lays out a bold vision for six hydrogen supply corridors connecting production hubs to industrial demand centres across the continent. In our latest blog, we dig into how these corridors aim to drive Europe’s green transition—and the critical role Tritonex could play in ensuring their resilience. 💡 What you’ll find in the blog: An overview of each hydrogen corridor and its strategic importance The challenges ahead and the EU’s plans to overcome them How Tritonex can help protect Europe’s hydrogen infrastructure against embrittlement and keep it future-ready Head over to the Triton Hydrogen blog to read more and join the conversation on the future of hydrogen in Europe! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehEsqJur #HydrogenEconomy #CleanEnergy #TritonHydrogen #GreenTransition #HydrogenCorridors #Innovation

🌍 Hydrogen Corridors: Powering Europe’s Green Transition 🌱 The European Clean Hydrogen Alliance’s latest report is a roadmap to Europe’s renewable future, underscoring the critical role of hydrogen supply corridors. Key takeaways: 🚧 Six Strategic Corridors: An integrated network linking production hubs, storage, and demand centres across borders. Not just pipelines—they’re the backbone of Europe’s hydrogen economy. 💡 Efficiency & Integration: A network uniting 25 national systems and 40+ storage sites. About 35% of pipelines will be repurposed, lowering both costs and environmental impact—a step toward sustainability. ⚙️ Challenges & Solutions: With political will on board, the focus turns to regulatory, financing, and certification alignment. EU-wide metrics and monitoring will keep projects on track, though flexibility to meet regional needs will be key. 🔹 The Role of Triton Hydrogen: Tritonex, our hydrogen barrier coating, could be pivotal here. By preventing hydrogen embrittlement, Tritonex adds essential resilience to pipelines and storage, ensuring safe, efficient hydrogen transport across Europe’s emerging network. While the progress outlined is impressive, it's clear that the success of these hydrogen corridors depends on more than just physical infrastructure. Strategic alignment across regulatory frameworks, financing, and certification standards is paramount. The call for EU-wide metrics and coordinated monitoring is a promising step, but I’d argue we need even greater flexibility to adapt to the evolving market demands and regional disparities. What’s particularly striking—and worth careful consideration—is the reliance on repurposed infrastructure. While cost-effective, there’s a balance to strike between efficiency and ensuring long-term resilience. The stakes are high, and the industry needs to plan for scalability, future-proofing each corridor to evolve with emerging technologies and demand shifts. The report underscores Europe’s commitment, but maintaining momentum will require a nuanced approach that blends infrastructure with agile governance and robust investment models. For further insights please follow me: Paul Meersman At Triton Hydrogen #Hydrogen #GreenTransition #CleanEnergy #EnergyResilience #NetZero

🚀 Innovative Approaches in Liquid Hydrogen Storage: Optimising Insulation for a Sustainable Future 🚀 In the world of hydrogen energy storage, the push for efficiency and sustainability is constant. Liquid hydrogen, with its impressive energy density, presents immense potential for long-distance, clean energy transport. Yet, its Achilles’ heel? Evaporation losses—especially at low temperatures—can be a serious challenge. 💡 Here’s where this report shines: A coupled modelling approach using CFD and BoilFAST has been explored to boost insulation for hydrogen tanks by analysing the configuration of vapour-cooled shield (VCS) tubes. This study didn’t stop at theory; it demonstrated substantial insulation gains through practical simulation: Enhanced insulation performance: Increasing the number and diameter of VCS tubes significantly improves insulation, reducing heat flux by up to 49% with more tubes and 32% with larger diameters. The ideal setup? Both larger tubes and more of them, yield the highest reduction in daily evaporation rates. Precision modelling: This approach accounted for the mutual interactions between VCS and multi-layer insulation (MLI), balancing computational rigour with real-world constraints. Evaporation savings: The best configuration brought daily evaporation down to as low as 0.56%—a significant efficiency win in hydrogen storage. 🔹 Could Tritonex make this solution even more efficient? Tritonex, Triton Hydrogen's revolutionary nano-coating, could further complement this approach by providing an ultra-resilient hydrogen barrier. Certified ISO 17081 as 100% impermeable to hydrogen, Tritonex minimises leakage and prevents embrittlement, ensuring that the stored hydrogen remains contained. As hydrogen technology progresses, innovations like Tritonex make sustainable, long-term storage solutions viable by effectively addressing both insulation and containment needs. As we advance towards a hydrogen-driven, sustainable future, this work illustrates the potential of smart engineering and simulation to overcome practical barriers in energy storage. It’s technical progress like this that makes carbon-neutral goals more achievable! Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible! 🌍💡 Follow me for more insights: Paul Meersman At Triton Hydrogen #HydrogenEnergy #Sustainability #CFD #LiquidHydrogen #Innovation #Tritonex