Photo: PPH2
1) What is the name of your product?
PPH2
2) What are the possible applications of your product?
What is new/innovative about it? With rising stainless-steel prices and long delivery times, PPH2 as a carbon steel forms an attractive option for a growing hydrogen market and alternative to stainless steel with higher availabilities in order to increase hydrogen competitiveness.
Does the product have a USP? If yes, what is it?
Lower cost (compared to stainless steel)Higher mechanical properties – higher pressure resistance – lower weight due to thinner-walled componentsTested and approved in accordance with DIN EN ISO 11114
3) What is the product’s main benefit for the customer?
Lower weight and costs, lowered CO2 footprint
Can these benefits be expressed in numbers (e.g. process is 30% more efficient)?
PPH2 offers several advantages over traditional stainless steel. The most significant benefit is the reduction in weight by 78 % (kg/m), which translates into significant cost savings. PPH2 can reduce costs by up to 60% due to its lighter weight, making it a more affordable option for hydrogen applications. Moreover, its carbon-steel combination provides the same strength and durability as stainless steel.
4) How can your product contribute to industrial transformation?
PPH2 is facilitating the transition to a hydrogen economy: To fully transition to a hydrogen economy, we need materials that can safely store, transport and conduct hydrogen. PPH2, with its unique carbon steel combination has been specifically designed for hydrogen fuel systems.Another significant advantage of PPH2 is its contribution to reducing the CO2 footprint. With the growing focus on sustainability, reducing carbon emissions is a top priority. The use of PPH2 generates fewer carbon emissions as its lightweight nature saves resources.PPH2’s affordability and reduced carbon footprint make it an attractive option for industries looking to meet their sustainability goals. PPH2 is a material that can help drive innovation, reduce costs, and promote sustainability.
5) Are there any other important points that you can think of?
Poppe + Potthoff has developed a pipe for 700 bar hydrogen applications using the material. This was successfully tested by an independent certified testing institute according to EC79. The interface provided has a metal-sealing ball-cone connection in accordance with ISO 2974.