Can electric heating be added to the hydrogen pipeline?
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As the title suggests, guys – is it possible to add electric heating to the hydrogen pipeline? If not, what are the issues? Our company is currently using steam tracing, which is problematic in winter; therefore, we want to switch to electric tracing.
Are there any colleagues whose hydrogen pipelines have electric heating added?
Our hydrogen does not contain water, so there is no heat tracing!
The hydrogen compressors (with benzene vapor) we manufacture for others also use steam tracing. 1. Is it energy-saving? 2. Considerations regarding safety
It’s better to avoid it – the risk is too high
What are the risks of electric heat tracing?
From a process perspective as well as from a safety perspective, more justification is needed. Just asking won’t get you the answer, and even if someone else answers, they aren’t responsible for your safety.
Why are hydrogen pipelines insulated?