Alfa Laval and Partners Collaborate to Develop High-Capacity Hydrogen Refuelling Stations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Alfa Laval and Partners Collaborate to Develop High-Capacity Hydrogen Refuelling Stations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, along with eight other industrial companies, is partnering to develop high-capacity hydrogen refuelling stations for heavy-duty vehicles as part of the EU’s HORIZON Europe funding program. The project aims to support the transition of the transportation sector to more sustainable energy sources like hydrogen. The goal is to create stations that can safely refuel 100kg of hydrogen in under 10 minutes, which poses a challenge due to the need to cool the hydrogen to -30°C before injection into vehicle tanks. The EU will fully fund the R&D activities and prototyping, with the project expected to last four years. The collaboration between Alfa Laval and industry leaders is expected to provide a significant boost to the hydrogen mobility market, while ensuring compliance with industry requirements for heat exchangers. Notably, Europe has committed to deploying hydrogen refuelling stations in major cities starting from 2030.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 5-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval has joined forces with eight other industrial companies to develop high-capacity hydrogen refuelling stations for heavy-duty vehicles (trucks and buses). The project is part of the EU’s HORIZON Europe funding programme for research and innovation with the aim to tackle climate change, achieve sustainable development goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

• The collaboration project is focused on developing and testing a well-functioning demo of hydrogen fuel stations to support the transportation sector’s transformation from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy sources, like hydrogen.
• The goal is to develop stations that can safely refuel 100kg of hydrogen in less than 10 minutes, which is a significant challenge for the heat exchanger, as the hydrogen must be cooled down to -30°C before being injected into the vehicle tank.
• The R&D activities and prototyping for the high-capacity prototype stations will be fully funded by the EU, and the project is expected to last for four years, from 2023 to 2027 and will cover the development from concept to two operating demo stations.

The project is a collaboration between Alfa Laval and key players in the industry; ENGIE, HRS, FAURECIA, LAUDA, ZBT, EMERSON, TESCOM, BENKEI and is expected to give a significant boost to the hydrogen mobility market. Alfa Laval’s participation in the consortium will give the company useful insights and ensure its heat exchangers comply fully with industry requirements.

Did you know…
Europe has decided to deploy hydrogen refuelling stations in every major city from 2030.

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Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, and is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products, and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets.

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