The Challenge
A supplier of Hydrogen Trailers required valves qualified in accordance with the latest European Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive so that their trailer could be certified and put into operation. The requirement applies to all valves used to isolate transportable hydrogen storage modules. The valves were required to be used at pressures up to 700 bar(g), at temperatures as low as -40°C, and with very tight leakage limits.
Our Solution
Our engineers designed a new valve capable of meeting these highly demanding requirements. The ASV Series Pneumatically Actuated Stop Valve Series is based on Hale Hamilton’s highly reliable balanced valve concept but includes sealing technologies capable of performing across the range of pressures, temperatures, and leak rates required. This solution set a new standard for high-pressure balanced valve design.