Honeywell increases hydrogen security with leak detection sensor |

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Honeywell has introduced a hydrogen ceiling (HLD), which was developed in real time to prove microscopic hydrogen leaks and significantly improves the safety of hydrogen drive systems. With the help of the advanced thermal conductivity recognition technology, the sensor can identify up to 50 parts per million (PPM) – a main jump in safety for the hydrogen infrastructure.

Addressing the hidden risks of hydrogen

Hydrogen represents unique safety challenges. It is colorless, odorless, highly flammable and diffuses it quickly – it is notoriously difficult to recognize when it is leaked through. Even microscopic leaks of seals or connections in warehouse tanks and pipelines can represent serious fire and explosion risks.

With the new HLD technology from Honeywell, the operators can take proactive security measures by identifying and dissolving leaks before escalating at dangerous events.

Security must be first class

“Hydrogen has enormous potential to supply our global infrastructure with electricity, but it must surely have to be done with certainty,” said Moin Shafai, Chief Technology Officer from Honeywell Sensing Solutions. “Honeywell helps with innovation in leak recognition technologies and helps to ensure that hydrogen -powered systems and the people they operate as global demand continue to grow,” added Shafai.

BWR innovations lead an early introduction

BWR Innovations is one of the first to take over the new HLD solution. The company integrates the sensor into its oncore energy system – a hydrogen fuel cell generator that was developed for both the residential and commercial use.

“The integration of the HOLD sensor from Honeywell into our oncore energy system offers us reliable leak detection, which increases operational security and enables real-time monitoring of our hydrogen drive equipment,” said Adam Jorgenson, Chief Operating Officer at BWR Innovations.

Supporting a growing global hydrogen economy

Since the acceptance of hydrogen over critical infrastructure spreads-in a single manner, the demonstration increases significantly. According to the hydrogen council, almost 90,000 vehicles for hydrogen fuel cells worldwide were traveling worldwide in 2024 and marked 14%compared to the previous year.

Maintenance attendant, long -lived performance

In contrast to conventional recognition systems that require frequent reference to new calibration, the HLD sensor from Honeywell is designed for up to 10 years for maintenance-free operation. According to the press release, regardless of whether it is placed near hydrogen bearing tanks, gas pipes, vehicle cabins or fuel cells
Mission -critical industries.