Kelvion supplies heat exchangers for hydrogen refueling
Kelvion is supplying K°Bond heat exchangers to H2 MOBILITY's hydrogen refueling stations, enhancing cooling and safety.
Kelvion has delivered its K°Bond heat exchangers, utilizing Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger (PCHE) technology, to H2 MOBILITY Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Europe's largest operator of hydrogen refueling stations.
The solution addresses thermal management challenges in hydrogen refueling. The process requires pre-cooling hydrogen due to the reverse Joule-Thomson effect, which causes it to heat up under high pressure for safety. Traditional cooling methods involved large, space-consuming underground aluminum blocks.
Kelvion's K°Bond HX007 models are compact and designed for direct integration into dispenser units. They cool hydrogen to temperatures between -33°C and -40°C before it enters a vehicle's tank. H2 MOBILITY has successfully implemented these units at multiple sites across Germany, allowing for a more efficient station layout.
Frank Fronzke, Managing Director and COO at H2 MOBILITY, noted the solution's perfect fit due to its compact footprint and high efficiency, supporting the company's mission in the transport energy transition. Kelvion's standardized heat exchangers provide a scalable and future-proof foundation for further refueling projects.