Highly Resistant Hydraulic Pump for Hydrogen Electrolysis Demonstrator System in Germany
Key Ideas
  • The ecoflow LDC1 M910S hydraulic pump, equipped with an Ex motor, operates in a hydrogen electrolysis system in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
  • Components of the pump, including stainless steel and PTFE diaphragm, are designed to be highly resistant to chemicals like KOH solution in the electrolysis stack.
  • The patented DPS technology monitors the diaphragm to prevent leaks, ensuring continuous operation of the 1-MWel electrolysis demonstrator system since 2023.
  • The H2 GeNeSiS model region in Stuttgart will utilize the hydrogen produced by the system, feeding it into a new pipeline along the Neckar River from 2026 onwards.
LEWA GmbH, based in Leonberg, Germany, has developed the ecoflow LDC1 M910S hydraulic pump for use in a hydrogen electrolysis demonstrator system in Baden-Württemberg. The pump, with a hydraulic output of 0.2 kW and an Ex motor, can convey water at 30°C and 130 L/h against 40 bars. To withstand contact with the KOH solution, all components are made of stainless steel 316/316L and feature a PTFE sandwich diaphragm. The diaphragm, monitored by patented DPS technology, ensures uninterrupted operation of the electrolyzer, crucial for the 1-MWel system running since 2023. The hydrogen produced by this system will be fed into a new pipeline along the Neckar River in Stuttgart as part of the H2 GeNeSiS model region starting from 2026, showcasing the advancement of hydrogen technology in the region.
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