APPLICATION GUIDE // ENERGY & NEW APPLICATIONS

Pressure Measurement for Hydrogen Systems

Water electrolyzers, hydrogen storage banks, fuel cell test skids & dispensing manifolds

THE OPERATING CHALLENGE

Why Standard Catalog Sensors Often Fail in this Application

Hydrogen is the smallest molecule and can cause hydrogen embrittlement in certain metallic crystal lattices, alongside high risk of permeation through standard seals.

PROCESS PARAMETER PROFILEENGINEERING BASELINE
Typical Working Range:0–35 bar (Electrolyzer stacks), 0–350 / 700 bar (Storage tanks)
Process Media:High purity gaseous hydrogen (H2), demineralized water / KOH electrolyte
Fluid & Ambient Temp:-40°C to +85°C
Primary Failure Risk:Hydrogen embrittlement, atomic permeation, and leak integrity
ENGINEERING SELECTION CHECKLIST

What to Specify When Ordering for this Process

  • All-welded 316L wetted design with low nickel carbon content to resist embrittlement
  • Zero internal elastomer O-rings (all-metal seal interface)
  • Helium mass spectrometer leak proofing prior to shipment
  • High burst margin (3x to 5x nominal working pressure)
ACT FIELD INSTALLATION ADVICE

Consult with an ACT engineer regarding operating pressure and gas purity levels to determine whether special diaphragm passivation or gold plating is warranted.

RECOMMENDED SENSING SOLUTIONACT HARDWARE
MODEL: ASPT11h

ASPT11h High Pressure Transmitter

All-welded SS316L/Hastelloy construction • Monolithic diaphragm without internal seals

ASPT11h High Pressure TransmitterASPT11h
NON-STANDARD PROCESS REQUIREMENTS?

Talk to an ACT Application Engineer

Have a non-standard pressure range, specialized wetted material, or tight mounting space? We will work through the specification with you.

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We'll help you select the sensor. Submit your operating parameters, media compatibilities, and electrical specs to consult our application engineering team.

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Every sensor dispatched from ACT Sensors Pvt. Ltd. undergoes rigorous testing and individualized calibration certificates traceable to national metrological standards.

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