Honeywell reveals hydrogen lull sensor with a ten -year service life

Honeywell has announced a new hydrogen-clever detection sensor that aims to improve the safety of hydrogen drive systems in a number of applications.

The sensor uses thermal conductivity detection technology to identify hydrogen leaks of 50 parts per million. According to Honeywell, the device does not require a new calibration or adjustments for up to 10 years, which enables reduced maintenance, minimized labor costs and reduced downtime for equipment.

Since hydrogen energy becomes an important part of the United Kingdom's energy transition, there is an increasing need for scalable safety infrastructure. The properties of the hydrogen – colorless, odorless, high -fluid and quickly diffuse – make licks more difficult, which can be recognized without specialized devices. Lecks can occur through seals and connections in storage tanks or pipes, and undiscovered leaks increase the risk of fires and explosions.

Honeywell's new leak detector should warn of leaks early and give the companies the opportunity to intervene before a situation develops into a significant security risk. The sensor can be integrated into a variety of environments, including industrial devices, electricity producers and vehicles on the street.

Moin Shafai, Chief Technology Officer from Honeywell Sensing Solutions, commented on the start and explained: “Hydrogen has an enormous potential to supply our global infrastructure with electricity, but it must certainly be carried out with top-of-mind innovations. Honeywell helps to protect the systems, and the people that you operate when global demand continues to grow. “

BWR Innovations is one of the early users of the new Honeywell sensor technology. The company's oncore energy system, which serves both house and commercial applications with hydrogen fuel cell production, integrates the honeywell sensors for monitoring real time and improved operational safety. Adam Jorgenson, Chief Operating Officer at BWR Innovations, said: “The integration of HLD sensor from Honeywell into our oncore energy system offers us reliable leak detection, which strengthens the operational safety for our hydrogen drive and enables continuous monitoring of our equipment in real time.”

Hydrogen is increasingly based on the power supply of critical infrastructure across sectors, including construction, residential complex, floor shipping, high-performance trucks and public transport. Honeywell pointed to industry data that indicate that in 2024 around 90,000 vehicles for hydrogen fuel cells were in operation worldwide, which corresponds to an increase of 14% compared to the previous year.

In contrast to some existing hydrogen detection solutions, for frequent manual interventions or calibration, the honeywell sensor is designed for long-term operation without regular adjustment. The sensor can be installed near hydrogen bearing tanks, gas pipes, fuel cells or in vehicle cabins without frequent maintenance. As a result, the operators can avoid downtime for devices as well as additional maintenance costs in sectors such as construction, electricity generation and transport.

Honeywell emphasized that the use of the sensor should support safe hydrogen consumption in various environments, including buses, hospitals, hydrogen companies and industrial plants. The solution is currently used in real applications via BWR innovations and supports both residential and commercial hydrogen systems.