Green hydrogen is produced using clean energy sources like wind, solar and hydroelectric power and is expected to play a critical role in decarbonising hard-to-abate industrial processes such as chemical and steel production. However, project investment has fallen behind expectations because of the high cost of developing major hydrogen projects on greenfield sites.
Industries are struggling with increased input costs, technology hurdles and a lack of long-term off-take agreements that will pay a green premium. Because of this, the trend is to focus on switching to smaller, modular hydrogen generators that can be integrated onto existing plants and be scaled up gradually. These prefabricated units can be easily transported and assembled on-site, simplifying construction and reducing installation time without impacting production.
To be successful, they must be safe, flexible and easily integrated into existing processes. Rotork electric actuators can play a significant role because of the wide range of specifications available to support easy integration and compatibility with a plant’s existing systems. They also enhance safety, increase process efficiency, reduce emissions and offer industry-leading reliability. With a tailored maintenance programme, operators can increase asset availability and reliability while reducing downtime.