In the realm of hydrogen storage and management, ensuring safety and efficiency is paramount. The F100M, a wireless sensing node from Micro-Design Inc., provides a robust solution for remotely monitoring hydrogen tank levels, temperature and pressure.
Scenario: Hydrogen Fuelling Station
Imagine a hydrogen fuelling station utilising the F100M to monitor its storage tanks. Equipped with radar sensors for precise level measurement and pressure sensors to track the internal conditions, the F100M ensures that all data is transmitted in real-time to the LevelCon cloud. This setup allows operators to receive immediate alerts on their phones or computers for any anomalies, such as low levels or over-pressurisation, thus maintaining optimal safety and operational efficiency.
Key Benefits:
- Real-Time Monitoring: Operators can access live data on hydrogen levels and pressure from anywhere, ensuring continuous oversight.
- Safety Alerts: Immediate notifications for abnormal conditions help prevent potential hazards by monitoring pressure and detecting leaks.
- Efficient Operations: Accurate data helps in planning refills and maintenance, minimising downtime by maintaining correct hydrogen levels
- Regulatory Compliance: Meets industry standards for hydrogen storage.
Implementation:
- Sensor Integration: Connect the F100M to radar and pressure sensors installed on the hydrogen tanks.
- Data Transmission: The F100M uses CatM1 cellular network or BLE 5.0 to send data to the LevelCon secure cloud.
- Remote Access: Operators configure alerts and access data via the LevelCon portal on any device.
This technology enhances safety, optimises operations, and ensures compliance with industry standards, making the F100M an indispensable tool for hydrogen storage management.
Enhancing Hydrogen Safety and Efficiency with the F100M
Monitoring hydrogen tank levels and pressure is crucial due to hydrogen’s flammability and the need for precise storage conditions. Accurate monitoring prevents over-pressurisation, leaks, and potential explosions, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Therefore, different tanks are used for storage depending on the process. The F100M is compatible with High pressure, Cryogenic, Metal Hydride, Chemical Hydrogen and Underground Tank Solutions.
In Australia, the hydrogen industry adheres to standards developed by Standards Australia. In which, they have adopted eight international standards to ensure the quality, storage, transportation, and usage of hydrogen (Australian Hydrogen Council) (Australian Hydrogen Council). These standards cover safety aspects of hydrogen generators. In addition, the quality of hydrogen fuel, construction of storage systems, and testing of high-pressure valves, among other aspects (Home | Standards Australia).
The F100M’s advanced monitoring capabilities not only enhance safety and efficiency. But also ensure compliance with these stringent industry standards, making it an indispensable tool for modern hydrogen fuelling stations.
In Australia, Metromatics provide sales, service and support for the F100M for Hydrogen Tank Level Monitoring. Get in touch with us to learn more.