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Hydrogen

ZBT has extensive expertise in the development, testing and analysis of hydrogen distribution and refuelling technologies, hydrogen quality, hydrogen safety and standardisation.

More than 20 years of experience in hydrogen production, process and plant development, and the safe handling of hydrogen and other fuels strengthen ZBT’s position in handling a large portfolio.

Hydrogen Filling Station Technology

The focus is on the targeted development and qualification of technologies for distribution, refuelling and storage in vehicles.

Hydrogen Quality Analysis

With the analytical methods it has developed, ZBT is able to determine hydrogen quality in accordance with EN 17124:2022. In addition, Hy-SaM, a CE-certified system for sampling at hydrogen filling stations, has been developed.

Blick in das Wasserstoffqualitätslabor Hy-Lab am ZBT mit zahlreichen Analysegeräten auf Tischen

Ammonia Utilisation

At ZBT, we are working on harnessing ammonia for various applications, in particular decentralised hydrogen production using cracker systems.

Studies, RCS and Safety

In theoretical work and studies, ZBT addresses issues relating to hydrogen distribution concepts for connecting industries and mobility (including buses, trucks and inland waterway vessels). We advise customers and project partners on safety, licensing and approvals for the construction and operation of hydrogen facilities (including HRS, filling stations, test benches).

eine Wasserstoff-Schalttafel auf dem Testfeld des ZBT

Counselling

Theoretical work and studies cover topics such as hydrogen distribution concepts for connecting industries and mobility, analyses of regional hydrogen sources and sinks for establishing a (regional) hydrogen economy, and systemic, technical technology analyses. In addition, life cycle costing (LCC) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of different technology paths are carried out.

ZBT advises customers and project partners on issues relating to design, safety, approval, certification and permits for the construction and operation of hydrogen facilities (including test benches, production and filling stations). Furthermore, innovative methods for H₂ leak detection are being developed and qualified, and automated processes are being developed. In addition, workshops on standardisation, approval and certification are held on a regular basis.

Wasserstoff Transport LKW auf dem Wasserstoff-Testfeld

Studies

To support the continuation of standardisation, ZBT employees are actively involved in the NAGas AA H2 Technology (German mirror committee of ISO TC 197), NAGas AA Fuel Quality, and in the working groups ISO TC 197 WG 24 Protocol Development, ISO TC 197 WG27 H2 Quality, ISO TC 197 WG28 H2 Quality Control, and ISO TC 197 WG33 Sampling.

As a member of NAGas ‘Hydrogen Technologies’, ZBT actively participated in the preparation of the statement on the ‘General Administrative Regulation (AVV) for the Implementation of the Ordinance on the Quality and Labelling of Motor Fuels and Fuels in Germany’ in accordance with 10. BImSchV / DIN EN 17124:2019.

Services

Systemic, technical Technology analyses
Development of sales and infrastructure concepts
Life cycle cost accounting (LCC) and life cycle assessment (LCA)
Development of H2 leakage detection systems
Consulting for HRS & H2 plant safety concepts, RCS and support with certification
Participation in Standardisation Processes

Head of Department Hydrogen Infrastructure

Dr.-Ing. Christian Spitta

+49 203 7598-4277

c.spitta@zbt.de

Head of Fuels and Processes Department

Michael Steffen

+49 203 7598-3033

m.steffen@zbt.de