Enabling Broader Deployment of H₂ Blending with Embedded Hydrogen Microsensor (H₂M) Technology

GTI Energy is proposing a project for development and evaluation of in-situ H₂ microsensors (H₂M) that can measure the real-time fraction of hydrogen in a blended fuel stream. An embedded sensor will allow system and equipment controls to react to variations in hydrogen within gas-fired combustion equipment or low-pressure gas distribution systems. Researchers will develop a novel H₂M module for in-situ measuring of H₂ natural gas blends over a range up to 50% by volume.

In addition to providing data that allows the system to be adjusted immediately, the sensors will also allow operators to isolate behind-the-meter sections of distribution and end use equipment depending on blend rates to help ensure compatibility and safe operation.