Hydrogen energy is a kind of secondary energy with rich sources, green and low carbon, and wide application. It is of great significance to build a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system and achieve the goal of carbon neutrality at peak carbon. Hydrogen energy can replace hydrocarbons, especially in scenarios and fields where it is difficult to achieve emission reduction targets, such as transportation and industry. Hydrogen can also be used for energy storage, receiving intermittent performance flows from renewable energy sources; as a fuel where electrification is not possible or cost-effective; in power generation and in industrial processes that require high temperatures (e.g. steel), hydrogen can also be used as a feed.
In order to promote the standardized, orderly and high-quality development of the hydrogen energy industry, China has formulated the “Medium and Long-Term Plan for the Development of the Hydrogen Energy Industry (2021-2035)”, which puts forward the goals and important measures for the development of the hydrogen energy industry at various stages. Among them, accelerating the research and development and demonstration application of hydrogen energy technology, and exploring large-scale application in industry, transportation, construction and other fields are one of the key tasks.
In this process, industrial control series products are an indispensable support. Industrial control series products refer to products used to realize automatic control of production processes or equipment, including sensors, actuators, controllers, communication equipment, human-machine interfaces, etc. Industrial control series products can improve the efficiency and safety of hydrogen energy manufacturing, storage, transportation and utilization, reduce costs and risks, and promote the complementarity and synergy between hydrogen energy and other energy sources.
For example, in hydrogen production facilities, industrial control series products can realize the monitoring, adjustment and optimization of the hydrogen production process, improve the quality and output of hydrogen production, and reduce energy consumption and emissions. In the storage and transportation system, industrial control series products can realize intelligent management of storage tanks, pipelines, vehicles, etc., ensure the safe storage and transportation of hydrogen, and reduce loss and leakage. In hydrogen refueling stations, industrial control series products can realize remote control and maintenance of hydrogen refueling equipment, improve hydrogen refueling speed and stability, and enhance user experience. In terminal applications, industrial control series products can realize precise control and fault diagnosis of fuel cells and other equipment, improve equipment performance and life, and reduce operating costs.
In short, industrial control series products are an important part of the low-carbon hydrogen energy field, providing strong technical support for promoting the development of China’s hydrogen energy industry.