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H2 REFUELING STATION TECHNOLOGY<\/h1>\n

For the market launch of fuel cell-based mobility, efficient and cost-effective refuelling technologies must be developed for cars, commercial vehicles, lorries, buses and trains.<\/h4>\n

The ZBT focuses on the qualification of components and concepts for hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS), particularly refuelling protocols. In addition to refuelling station technology, related areas such as distribution and tank systems are also considered. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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The H2 test refuelling station at the ZBT<\/h2>\n

A hydrogen test refuelling station is available at the ZBT as part of the hydrogen test field. It is used for the development, testing and optimisation of HRS components and refuelling protocols under real-world conditions. Modelling and simulations support this work to design HRS more efficiently and optimise existing facilities. <\/p>\n

In national and international projects, the ZBT investigates heavy-duty refuelling systems and refuelling station components and develops refuelling strategies for 350, 500 and 700 bar. The test refuelling station enables tests on fully instrumented individual storage tanks, thereby contributing to the further development of the hydrogen infrastructure. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Test Filling Station Specifications<\/h2>\n

Hydrogen capacity:
\n– 500 kg H2 (stored at 200, 500 and 900 bar)
\n– a further 150 kg (at 1000 bar) planned<\/p>\n

Pre-cooling:
\n– minus 40 \u00b0C to ambient temperature (solid-state and plate heat exchangers)
\n– minus 40 \u00b0C to +40 \u00b0C planned<\/p>\n

Refuelling:
\n– 70 MPa Light Duty
\n– 35 MPa Heavy Duty
\n– 70 MPa Heavy Duty planned<\/p>\n

Mass flow rates:
\n– up to 120 g\/s
\n– up to 300 g\/s planned<\/p>\n

Refuelling protocols:
\n– SAE J2601 (2020)
\n– Table-based and MC form
\n– PRHYDE
\n– \u2018freely\u2019 configurable<\/p>\n

– Max. size of the tank system: several m\u00b3
\n– Available FCEV tanks: fully instrumented 35, 50 & 70 MPa tanks
\n– PLC: Flexible and safety-critical control and data acquisition
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Development of hydrogen refuelling technologies<\/h2>\n

Efficient and safe hydrogen refuelling requires innovative tank systems, optimised refuelling protocols and reliable components. At ZBT, these technologies are developed, tested and further qualified to enable standard-compliant and practical refuelling. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Production processes for H\u2082 refuelling systems<\/h2>\n

Efficient and safe hydrogen refuelling requires innovative tank systems, optimised refuelling protocols and reliable components. At ZBT, these technologies are developed, tested and further qualified to enable standard-compliant and practical refuelling. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Test and inspection procedures for hydrogen refuelling stations<\/h2>\n

Tank systems, sensors and refuelling protocols must function reliably. The ZBT offers comprehensive testing to ensure the performance of H\u2082 refuelling stations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Consultancy and certification for H2 infrastructure<\/h2>\n

From plant design to certification – the ZBT supports operators and manufacturers in implementing safe and efficient hydrogen refuelling stations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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HRS-Model \u2013 Free Simulation Model for Calculating Hydrogen Refuelling Systems<\/h4>\n

Designing hydrogen refuelling systems for reliable and safe operation is a major challenge due to constantly changing requirements and rapid technological development. The HRS-Modell which has now been published, aims to help.\n\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Head of Hydrogen Infrastructure<\/h3>\n
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\n Dr.-Ing. Christian Spitta\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Group Leader for Plants and Storage<\/h3>\n
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\n Alexander Kvasnicka\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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