Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Achieves Milestone in Long-Term Durability Test of Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Hydrogen Pump
Key Ideas
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries successfully conducted a long-term durability test on their Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Hydrogen Booster Pump, achieving 1,200 hours of operation and 1,500 refueling cycles.
- The test validated the operational reliability of the pump at cryogenic temperatures, demonstrating the ability to provide high flow rates of 160 kg per hour at a discharge pressure of 90 MPa (900 bar).
- The pump's success in the test with FirstElement Fuel, Inc. at the Livermore Hydrogen Hub signifies progress towards a future hydrogen economy, showcasing reliability, efficiency, and negligible boil-off gas generation.
- The pump is set to be installed at a large-scale hydrogen station in Japan for clean commercial mobility, with commercial operation scheduled for April 2025, emphasizing Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' commitment to reducing the global carbon footprint.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI) accomplished a significant milestone by completing a 1,200-hour long-term durability test of their 90 MPa (900 bar) Class Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Hydrogen Booster Pump. This pump, crucial for hydrogen refueling stations that support hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen tube trailers, demonstrated exceptional performance by completing 1,500 refueling cycles without downtime or major parts replacement at cryogenic temperatures reaching approximately -253 °C (-423 °F).
The successful test, conducted in collaboration with FirstElement Fuel, Inc. at the Livermore Hydrogen Hub, showcased the pump's best-in-class operational reliability, enabling high flow rates of 160 kg per hour at a discharge pressure of 90 MPa (900 bar). The outcomes of this test mark a significant step towards realizing a hydrogen-based future economy, emphasizing MHI's contribution to driving progress in the hydrogen sector.
The pump's accomplishments during the test include completing 1,500 refueling cycles, operating for 1,200 hours without downtime, pumping around 140 tons of liquid hydrogen equivalent to refueling 5,000 fuel cell buses, and producing minimal boil-off gas during operation. These achievements highlight the pump's reliability and efficiency in hydrogen refueling processes, indicating its potential positive impact on the industry.
The pump is now slated for installation at a prominent hydrogen station in Japan dedicated to promoting clean commercial mobility. With commercial operations scheduled to commence in April 2025 in conjunction with the station's opening, MHI aims to further its commitment to reducing the global carbon footprint. The rollout of the Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Hydrogen Booster Pump to the international market signifies MHI's dedication to offering cutting-edge solutions that support the transition to a hydrogen-based economy.
Topics
Fuel Cells
Renewable Energy
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Cryogenic Technology
Clean Mobility
Commercial Operation
Milestone Achievement
Hydrogen Refueling
Future Economy
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