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Hydrogen solutions
Hydrogen solutions for mobile and stationary applications
Hydrogen
Hydrogen (H2) plays a central role in decarbonization, i.e. a CO₂-neutral society. Hydrogen makes it possible to store and transport ecologically generated electrical energy in the long term. This means that applications, for example for mobility or for reconversion into electrical energy and heat, can be operated in a CO₂-neutral manner.
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Future technology
Fuel cell
Sustainable products, systems and services for hydrogen applications are at the heart of current hydrogen activities.
These are based on decades of experience in the field of exhaust and acoustic technology.
In addition to mobility applications, our components are also used in new segments such as stationary applications.
For example, Purem by Eberspächer has been manufacturing exhaust valves in large series for combustion engines for many years.
With the Cathode Isolation Valve (CIV) and the Gas Control Valve (GCV), our company is expanding its portfolio to include components for fuel cell systems – based on proven technology and expertise from the combustion engine sector.
Our product portfolio of Balance of Plant components
Optimized operation of fuel cell systems
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Robust, no-maintenance cathode air compressors by Eberspächer Vairex are critical for the functionality of modern fuel cells in both mobile and stationary applications. Our customers vary widely; applications include emission-free forklifts and material handling, range extenders for commercial electric vehicles, and stationary power generation systems.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- High total system efficiency
- Optimized pressure
- 100% oil free air flow
- Compact packaging and light weight design
- No wear components in the compressor head means consistent flow throughout the life of the compressor
- High efficiency BLDC motors
- Virtually vibration-free operation
- Zero flow pulsation typically associated with other technologies
- Precise flow control
- Low flow output for idle operation: generally, turn down to 1% of maximum flow is achieved
- Modular product range among widest in fuel cell industry
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Innovative Purem by Eberspächer water separator solutions are designed to ensure efficient water management in fuel cell cathode air systems, supporting reliable and high-performance operation across a wide range of conditions.
By effectively removing condensate from the airflow, the separator protects critical system components such as compressors and humidifiers, while maintaining optimal operating conditions within the fuel cell system.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- High Separation Efficiency: Efficient removal of water droplets and wall film across a wide operating range (>90% in typical conditions)
- Wide Operating Range: Reliable performance across varying airflow rates, humidity levels (up to 100% rH), and operating conditions
- Optimized Flow Design: Advanced swirler geometry ensures high separation efficiency with low back pressure (<30 mbar)
- Protection of Critical Components: Prevents condensate carry-over, protecting compressors, humidifiers, and downstream system components
- Continuous Water Drainage: Designed for continuous condensate removal; customizable drainage concepts available
- Flexible System Integration: Applicable at multiple positions in the cathode air path (e.g. inlet, humidifier, exhaust)
- Robust and Lightweight Design: Compact plastic housing (PPA GF35) optimized for packaging and durability
- High Flow Capability: Designed for air mass flows up to 750 kg/h and condensate flow up to 150 kg/h
Innovative Purem by Eberspächer water separator solutions are designed to ensure efficient water management in fuel cell cathode air systems, supporting reliable and high-performance operation across a wide range of conditions.
By effectively removing condensate from the airflow, the separator protects critical system components such as compressors and humidifiers, while maintaining optimal operating conditions within the fuel cell system.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- High Separation Efficiency: Efficient removal of water droplets and wall film across a wide operating range (>90% in typical conditions)
- Wide Operating Range: Reliable performance across varying airflow rates, humidity levels (up to 100% rH), and operating conditions
- Optimized Flow Design: Advanced swirler geometry ensures high separation efficiency with low back pressure (<30 mbar)
- Protection of Critical Components: Prevents condensate carry-over, protecting compressors, humidifiers, and downstream system components
- Continuous Water Drainage: Designed for continuous condensate removal; customizable drainage concepts available
- Flexible System Integration: Applicable at multiple positions in the cathode air path (e.g. inlet, humidifier, exhaust)
- Robust and Lightweight Design: Compact plastic housing (PPA GF35) optimized for packaging and durability
- High Flow Capability: Designed for air mass flows up to 750 kg/h and condensate flow up to 150 kg/h
Robust, high-performance Cathode Isolation Valve from Purem by Eberspächer are essential components for protecting and enhancing the lifetime of modern fuel cell systems.
Designed for demanding mobile and stationary applications, the valve ensures reliable sealing of the cathode air path and safeguarding the fuel cell stack during shutdown phases. The valve can also be used for airflow throttling and bypass operation, enabling flexible system control strategies and optimized operating conditions.
PRODUC FEATURES:
- Integrated Actuation for Compact Packaging: Integrated actuator design enables a highly compact footprint, ideal for systems with strict installation space constraints
- Wide Operating Range: Different flow diameter for broad application range available: Precise Continuous Actuator Control
- Optimized Flow Performance: Large inner diameter design minimizes back pressure and ensures efficient airflow
- Precise, stepless actuator control: Continuously adjustable for accurate airflow management and flexible use as isolation, throttle, or bypass valve
- Reliable Airtight Sealing Concept: Engineered sealing solutions prevent internal and external leakage
- Cold Start Capability (optional pre-heating): Available with integrated heating solution to enable reliable warming during cold start and protect the valve from freezing damage
- High Power Capability & Wide Application Range: Suitable for fuel cell systems with a performance range of up to 400 kW
Robust, high-performance Cathode Isolation Valve from Purem by Eberspächer are essential components for protecting and enhancing the lifetime of modern fuel cell systems.
Designed for demanding mobile and stationary applications, the valve ensures reliable sealing of the cathode air path and safeguarding the fuel cell stack during shutdown phases. The valve can also be used for airflow throttling and bypass operation, enabling flexible system control strategies and optimized operating conditions.
PRODUC FEATURES:
- Integrated Actuation for Compact Packaging: Integrated actuator design enables a highly compact footprint, ideal for systems with strict installation space constraints
- Wide Operating Range: Different flow diameter for broad application range available: Precise Continuous Actuator Control
- Optimized Flow Performance: Large inner diameter design minimizes back pressure and ensures efficient airflow
- Precise, stepless actuator control: Continuously adjustable for accurate airflow management and flexible use as isolation, throttle, or bypass valve
- Reliable Airtight Sealing Concept: Engineered sealing solutions prevent internal and external leakage
- Cold Start Capability (optional pre-heating): Available with integrated heating solution to enable reliable warming during cold start and protect the valve from freezing damage
- High Power Capability & Wide Application Range: Suitable for fuel cell systems with a performance range of up to 400 kW
Robust, high-performance Cathode Isolation Valve from Purem by Eberspächer are essential components for protecting and enhancing the lifetime of modern fuel cell systems.
Designed for demanding mobile and stationary applications, the valve ensures reliable sealing of the cathode air path and safeguarding the fuel cell stack during shutdown phases. The valve can also be used for airflow throttling and bypass operation, enabling flexible system control strategies and optimized operating conditions.
PRODUC FEATURES:
- Integrated Actuation for Compact Packaging: Integrated actuator design enables a highly compact footprint, ideal for systems with strict installation space constraints
- Wide Operating Range: Different flow diameter for broad application range available: Precise Continuous Actuator Control
- Optimized Flow Performance: Large inner diameter design minimizes back pressure and ensures efficient airflow
- Precise, stepless actuator control: Continuously adjustable for accurate airflow management and flexible use as isolation, throttle, or bypass valve
- Reliable Airtight Sealing Concept: Engineered sealing solutions prevent internal and external leakage
- Cold Start Capability (optional pre-heating): Available with integrated heating solution to enable reliable warming during cold start and protect the valve from freezing damage
- High Power Capability & Wide Application Range: Suitable for fuel cell systems with a performance range of up to 400 kW
The Hydrogen Recirculation Blower (HRB), jointly developed by Purem by Eberspächer and Eberspächer Vairex, is a key component for maximizing the efficiency of modern fuel cell systems.
By continuously recirculating unused hydrogen back into the supply path, the HRB significantly increases fuel utilization and overall system efficiency.
Based on two optimized technology approaches – side-channel compression for cost-efficient essential applications and radial compressor technology for high-performance systems – the HRB portfolio offers scalable solutions for a wide range of operating requirements. With automotive-grade robustness, advanced sealing concepts, and application-specific design, the HRB ensures reliable operation, long service life, and optimal integration into fuel cell systems.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- System Performance & Efficiency: Enhanced hydrogen utilization and increased system efficiency (>90% under typical conditions)
- High Performance Radial Compressor: Water-cooled radial compressor for high-performance and demanding automotive applications; high-voltage motor (up to 850 V, up to 60,000 rpm)
- Essential Side-Channel Technology: Side-channel blowers based on Eberspächer Vairex's proven platform technology
- Design & Durability: Innovative seal design ensures reliable operation under hydrogen conditions; compact, application-optimized design for seamless integration into fuel cell systems
- Continuous drainage: Designed for continuous condensate removal; customizable drainage solutions available
Innovative Purem by Eberspächer water separator solutions are designed to ensure efficient water management in fuel cell cathode air systems, supporting reliable and high-performance operation across a wide range of conditions.
By effectively removing condensate from the airflow, the separator protects critical system components such as compressors and humidifiers, while maintaining optimal operating conditions within the fuel cell system.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- High Separation Efficiency: Efficient removal of water droplets and wall film across a wide operating range (>90% in typical conditions)
- Wide Operating Range: Reliable performance across varying airflow rates, humidity levels (up to 100% rH), and operating conditions
- Optimized Flow Design: Advanced swirler geometry ensures high separation efficiency with low back pressure (<30 mbar)
- Protection of Critical Components: Prevents condensate carry-over, protecting compressors, humidifiers, and downstream system components
- Continuous Water Drainage: Designed for continuous condensate removal; customizable drainage concepts available
- Flexible System Integration: Applicable at multiple positions in the cathode air path (e.g. inlet, humidifier, exhaust)
- Robust and Lightweight Design: Compact plastic housing (PPA GF35) optimized for packaging and durability
- High Flow Capability: Designed for air mass flows up to 750 kg/h and condensate flow up to 150 kg/h
Innovative silencer solutions by Purem by Eberspächer are specifically engineered for air intake and exhaust systems in fuel cell applications, ensuring optimal acoustic performance in demanding environments.
Designed to effectively reduce compressor and system-induced noise emissions, the silencer contributes to improved vehicle comfort and compliance with acoustic requirements.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Broadband Noise Reduction: Effective attenuation across a wide frequency spectrum using advanced, water-resistant absorption materials
- Optimized Frequency Filtering: Multi-Helmholtz design enables targeted damping of critical frequencies, ideal for intake and exhaust noise control
- Efficient Airflow Design: Large inner diameter and elimination of perforated inner tubes minimize back pressure and support system efficiency
- Lightweight and Compact Design: Space- and weight-optimized construction using high-performance plastic components
- Long-Term Durability: High resistance to erosion ensures stable acoustic performance over lifetime
- High Power Capability: Suitable for fuel cell systems with power outputs of up to 400 kW
Tradition rethought
Hydrogen engine
The hydrogen engine also plays an important role in the mobility of tomorrow in addition to conventional combustion engines. The main product is gaseous water. That sounds clean at first, but a hydrogen engine also requires exhaust gas aftertreatment: Nitrogen oxides are produced in the lean combustion process with excess air. These have to be treated by catalytic selective reduction. In addition, small quantities of carbon-based pollutants can be emitted through the combustion of engine oil.
The hydrogen engine is mainly used in commercial vehicles, off-road and non-road vehicles, but also in stationary applications.
As a strong supplier of exhaust systems for conventional combustion engines, Purem by Eberspächer offers the perfect addition to the existing product portfolio with the right exhaust gas purification system.
Are we convinced of this approach? As a founding member of the Allianz Wasserstoffmotor [Hydrogen Engine Alliance], Purem by Eberspächer has positioned itself clearly in relation to the technology and is regarded as a technology leader.
Holistic view
Comprehensive portfolio through partnerships
With strategic partnerships, Purem by Eberspächer expands its own expertise and thus creates entry into new business areas. The targeted pooling of expertise and market knowledge creates approaches and solutions with added value. In addition to systems and components for hydrogen applications, the focus is therefore also shifting to scalable production, safe and cost-effective storage and transportation of the energy source. As part of our strategic partnership with Topsoe and AMBARtec, we are shaping the future.
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