Alfa Laval printed circuit heat exchanger PCHE HyBlocTM
- To meet the growing demand for new, high-capacity fueling stations, Alfa Laval introduces the HyBlocTM range of printed circuit heat exchangers.
- These ultra-compact units help minimize hydrogen filling times and dramatically reduce both space requirements and installation costs.
- Alfa Laval’s team of application experts are ready to support you in designing the optimal solution for your system.
- The new Alfa Laval HyBlocTM range of printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHE) are engineered for use as pre-coolers in hydrogen refueling stations, supplying fuels to light passenger and heavy duty vehicles (HDV) such as trucks and buses.
- Thanks to the printed circuit technology, an Alfa Laval HyBlocTM heat exchanger is 85% smaller than a comparable shell-and-coil or shell-and-tube heat exchanger.
- This maximizes flexibility when designing the complete refueling system and the unit is easily integrated, e.g. in the dispenser casing. As opposed to a shell-and-coil or shell-and-tube heat exchanger, there is no need to install a HyBlocTM below ground, which reduces civil work significantly.
- Withstanding pressures of up to 1,250 bar, an Alfa Laval HyBlocTM allows you to design your systems for operation at 350 bar (H35), 700 bar (H70) or higher. The high-pressure capabilities of a HyBlocTM unit ensure short filling times and also makes it future proof in case new standards with higher pressures are developed.
- The HyBlocTM range comprises four models, offering solutions for all capacity needs.
- The safety of Alfa Laval’s printed circuit heat exchangers has been thoroughly proven in several demanding fueling applications such as fuel gas supply for large ships and land-based natural gas supply systems for industrial and domestic applications for more than 15 years.
Benefits
- Zero waiting time between refuelings, thanks to continuous refrigeration loops.
- Ability to operate at very high pressures of 1250 bar and minimum temperature of -70°C, enabling minimal filling times
- It is even ready for future stadards with even higher pressures.
- Ultra-compact, packageable and thermally responsive design with minimal space requirements.
- The small size of the pre-cooler brings extra value when the installation space is scarce, e.g. in urban areas
- Well-proven and safe technology
- Leading supplier with high production capacity and worldwide application support.
Features
- OptiBondTM : A robust and compact solution for high pressure needs. State of the art diffusion welding technology provides the highest durability and thermal efficiency within an ultra compact welded plate heat exchanger.
- PowerDense: Maximum sustainibility under maximum pressures. Improves sustainibility with the smallest metal footprint design that can still contain hydrogen pressures as high as 1250 bar.
- 3DPlate: Prevents clogging under freezing condition. A patented 3D plate pattern maintains high efficiency and maximum uptime when using water based fluid like glycols in cryogenic application.
- ReFuel+: Higher back to back throughput for increased profitability. Low thermal mass in a highly responsive and compact solution enables greater capacity and reduced wait time between customers, extending the number of daily back ot back refuels.
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Application areas
- Hydrogen refueling stations (HRS)
- Compression of hydrogen
- Pre-cooling of hydrogen
- Offshore gas compression
- Medium to high temperature long duration energy storage (LDES) processes
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