Vendor Sheet
Designing Control Valves for Safe and Efficient Hydrogen Service
This technical brief explains the unique engineering challenges associated with hydrogen control valve applications across the emerging hydrogen economy. Key issues include hydrogen embrittlement of metallic materials, fugitive emissions caused by hydrogen leakage, process instability related to temperature rise during pressure reduction, and uncertainties surrounding hydrogen blending into existing infrastructure. The document outlines how specialized control valve materials, emissions-certified sealing systems, advanced sizing software, and digital valve controllers help improve reliability, process safety, emissions control, and operational efficiency in hydrogen production, transport, fueling, and industrial applications.
