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A HYDROGEN PARTNER

TO SUPPORT YOUR CONVERSION Kiwa UK, and Kiwa Hydrogen Sector
Dr Mark Eldridge, Divisional Director,
Lead, explains that it is important that
all of these initiatives, in support of an
Kiwa offers unrivalled hydrogen knowledge, expertise, research integrated energy system, are supported
and testing for this alternative to natural gas. Our experts play a by robust technical evidence, safety case,
vital role in investigating the feasibility of converting large parts testing, inspection and certification – a
role Kiwa is uniquely positioned to fulfil.
of our energy systems to hydrogen “Kiwa is a global leader in the testing,
certification and consultancy of hydrogen-
One-stop shop Production: Typically modest based components and appliances in all of
Developing alternative and sustainable pressures (<30bar) and 150mm pipes, the above sectors, as well as contributing
energy vectors is increasingly vital with often with several tonnes of stored gas. to numerous hydrogen-related network
a growing demand, and short timelines Distribution: Pressures often below initiatives in the UK and Europe,” he
to implement. Large-scale hydrogen 100mbar (0.1bar) and pipes up to notes. “Our aim is to support the different
conversion projects have the potential 500mm. Large scale. stages of each country’s transition to a
to decarbonise emissions, in a realistic Hydrogen use in the home, commerce hydrogen economy. Through knowledge
timeline and economic manner. and industry: potential to largely we help our customers reduce the
“However, similar to electricity, use the repurposed natural gas lead time on hydrogen evolution
which is used and transported in a infrastructure operating below in their specific contexts – key to
variety of scales from power stations to 200mbarg (0.2barg) decarbonisation targets.”
batteries at 1.5V, hydrogen is used in “Each context has different
a wide range of contexts. This in turn performance criteria and safety Let Kiwa’s expertise support your
requires a wide range of technologies standards. Kiwa helps clients to conversion with a conversation:
which can prove very challenging to navigate through what is a complex contact us today on 01242 677877
new entrants to the hydrogen arena,” field,” says Crowther. “Just like a watch or email uk.enquiries@kiwa.com
states Mark Crowther, Technical battery cannot be tested in the same
Director at Kiwa UK Ltd. Context is key. context as a power station, a domestic KIWA’S HYDROGEN SERVICES IN SUPPORT
hydrogen boiler has very different OF SUPPLY CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE
Why Kiwa: Different contexts, requirements to a hydrogen storage
different challenges tank in a car.” Offering services across
Kiwa understands these different the whole hydrogen supply chain is key
challenges set by the different contexts. with integration at every stage from
For example: production to domestic heat.
Transport: very high pressures (up With facilities up to 4,500bar
to 900bar), but small pipes (often pressures, across trains, buses,
>10mmID) and equipment that, although domestic and commercial vehicles.
very sophisticated, can essentially be Alternatively, your focus may be key
manhandled. Several kg of stored gas. infrastructure projects all looking
Micro CHp: often modest pressures at different aspects of conversion to
(<10bar) and <25mm pipes, often hydrogen through the supply chain
almost zero stored gas. – we have 4,500 experts globally to help.

A HYDROGEN SUPPLY CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE COULD BE ENVISAGED AS FOLLOWS:

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