Distribution of gaseous hydrogen: technology evaluation

Conference · Mon Jul 24 04:00:00 EDT 1978

OSTI ID:6552034

Jasionowski, W J; Pangborn, J B; Johnson, D G

The Institute of Gas Technology is conducting an experimental program to identify problem areas that could occur with the use of conventional natural gas distribution equipment in hydrogen service. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and 15 manufacturers and gas distribution companies are participating by loaning or donating equipment and services. Three operational model test loops have been constructed: a Residential/Commercial loop with smaller sized components, an Industrial Loop with larger sized components, and a small Safety Test Loop for special (created) leakage tests. We are measuring flow rates and energy delivery and leakage rates, and we will note apparent problems in materials compatibility. Baseline data on natural gas operation have been taken for the Residential/Commercial Loop and the Industrial Loop, both of which are now operating on pure hydrogen.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6552034
• Report Number(s): COO-2907-27; CONF-780748-2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALLOYS
CARBIDES
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CAST IRON
COMPATIBILITY
COPPER
CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
DISTRIBUTION
ELEMENTS
FLOW RATE
FLUIDS
HYDROGEN
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
IRON CARBIDES
IRON COMPOUNDS
LEAKS
MATERIALS
METALLURGICAL EFFECTS
METALS
NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
NONMETALS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PIPELINES
PLASTICS
STEELS
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
TRANSITION ELEMENTS