Autorickshaws & Hydrogen - Innovation in India
14/02/12 13:00
Amazing! Exciting! A giant leap Forward!
This in essence captures our viewpoint on Hydrogen development in India. We are excited to see that finally "Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles" in India is getting to the point where it is moving beyond just labs and theoretical discussions.
Recently, Times of India published an article that speaks about New Delhi Autorickshaws powered by Hydrogen fueled Internal Combustion Engines. This is a innovative in that it breaks out from the traditional mold of Fuel Cell driven vehicles. However, based on our current analysis of cost of production of Hydrogen in the short term and lack of infrastructure for supply of Hydrogen will be major impediments to growth of this particular technology. Nevertheless, this is a step in the right direction and we are excited about the future here in India. Read More...
This in essence captures our viewpoint on Hydrogen development in India. We are excited to see that finally "Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles" in India is getting to the point where it is moving beyond just labs and theoretical discussions.
Recently, Times of India published an article that speaks about New Delhi Autorickshaws powered by Hydrogen fueled Internal Combustion Engines. This is a innovative in that it breaks out from the traditional mold of Fuel Cell driven vehicles. However, based on our current analysis of cost of production of Hydrogen in the short term and lack of infrastructure for supply of Hydrogen will be major impediments to growth of this particular technology. Nevertheless, this is a step in the right direction and we are excited about the future here in India. Read More...
Increasing Generator Efficiency And Capacity: A CASE STUDY by Proton OnSite
06/12/11 09:15
The purity of hydrogen used within electric power generators has a direct affect on cooling efficiency, windage friction losses, generating capacity and generator longevity. Hydrogen’s high thermal conductivity is the primary reason it is used as the cooling media in a generator instead of air. Hydrogen has a thermal conductivity of nearly seven times that of air, and its ability to transfer heat through forced convection is about 50% better than air. Maintaining hydrogen’s high thermal conductivity through purity monitoring and continuous improvement is important to the overall operation of hydrogen cooled electric generators. Continuous hydrogen replenishment has been proven to be an effective technique in maintaining purity within hydrogen cooled electric generators.
Our Principals - Proton OnSite, USA (World Leaders in Safe and Reliable PEM Water Electrolysis based Hydrogen Generation Plants) have published a case study that looks at the effects of purity, pressure and dew point of Hydrogen in the Power Industry. Read More...
Our Principals - Proton OnSite, USA (World Leaders in Safe and Reliable PEM Water Electrolysis based Hydrogen Generation Plants) have published a case study that looks at the effects of purity, pressure and dew point of Hydrogen in the Power Industry. Read More...
India suffers from expensive and inefficient Hydrogen facility planning of Thermal Power plants
22/11/11 06:00
Hydrogen, the lightest, highest energy content and most combustible gas must be treated with caution. Past 60 years, our engineers and plant owners have had to contend with old technology plants using corrosive Caustic lye, and for umpteen reasons, difficult to control for safety, plant engineering.
With such profound and dangerous experience, with great aplomb, and concern for safety, our best in engineering planners have constructed Hydrogen plant at a remote place within the Thermal plant site. The sound logic being, that if this plant has an accident, the main plant and its personnel shall be safe. Having located the Hydrogen plant in a remote zone, made necessary further investments in Hydrogen compressors, Hydrogen cylinders, and cylinder filling facilities.
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With such profound and dangerous experience, with great aplomb, and concern for safety, our best in engineering planners have constructed Hydrogen plant at a remote place within the Thermal plant site. The sound logic being, that if this plant has an accident, the main plant and its personnel shall be safe. Having located the Hydrogen plant in a remote zone, made necessary further investments in Hydrogen compressors, Hydrogen cylinders, and cylinder filling facilities.
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A strong Hydrogen supply backbone required in India
26/08/11 16:00
Other than Chlor Alkali plants who make up majority of the bulk Hydrogen gas in India, there is a need in India for establishment of Merchant Hydrogen plants. Such Hydrogen plants located at least 200 kilometers radius away from Chlor Alkali plant, present a Profitable Business Opportunity. Read More...
How markets determine the price of Hydrogen
12/08/11 13:00
Hydrogen price to the customer is dependent on several factors such as demand and supply and also transportation cost. However, at a bare minimum, the fundamental cost of Hydrogen production is typically the largest contributor for determination of price to the customer. We look at these various elements in detail below.
- Equating with the price of Fossil Oil / Gas Fuel, freely available at the point of use. This is the least possible sales price, even from the point of view of any Hydrogen gas supplier.
- Transport and logistics cost of delivering Hydrogen to the point of use.
- Demand supply situation in and around the point of use of Hydrogen gas
- Competition from Hydrogen gas delivered by any other competing technology
Need to introduce high pressure bullet vessels for delivered Hydrogen
01/08/11 11:00
Hydrogen is the lightest element. Technically it is more challenging to liquefy in comparison to Nitrogen or Oxygen, though surely possible. We just cannot escape the fact that the gas transport vessel is much heavier than the gas per se, unless liquefied. Read More...
Safe Handling of Hydrogen
15/06/11 22:51
MVS is proud to announce that another informative article has recently been published in the Power Watch India magazine June 2011 issue.
This informative article was written by our Vice-President (Marketing) - Mr. Rajeev Bhalla. Read More...
This informative article was written by our Vice-President (Marketing) - Mr. Rajeev Bhalla. Read More...
Exhibit at Power-Gen India 2011 a true success
09/05/11 10:46
MVS Engineering Limited and Proton OnSite, USA recently exhibited jointly at Power-Gen India 2011 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
This exhibit was a key milestone in the partnership between the two companies and goes on to further demonstrate our commitment to the growing Indian market for reliable, compact, no-hassle Hydrogen Generators. Read More...
This exhibit was a key milestone in the partnership between the two companies and goes on to further demonstrate our commitment to the growing Indian market for reliable, compact, no-hassle Hydrogen Generators. Read More...
Hydrogen article published in Energetica-India magazine
29/04/11 14:09
The article published on our blog a few days ago is now officially published in Energetica-India's April 2011 edition that will be distributed during the upcoming Power-Gen India & Central Asia exhibition 2011.
You may download this edition of the magazine by clicking here.
Alternatively, you may view our blog post to read the same. Read More...
You may download this edition of the magazine by clicking here.
Alternatively, you may view our blog post to read the same. Read More...
Understanding Hydrogen and it’s impact on Power Producer’s bottomline
26/04/11 18:07
Unknown to many, Quality of Hydrogen in a Hydrogen-cooled Turbine Generator plays an important role for the bottomline of a Power generation utility. Some power generation companies are paying attention to this and deriving benefits including improved efficiency, better yields from same fossil burn. We explore the simple physics behind this and why the Power Generation Industry needs to pay close attention to this. Read More...
Hydrogen cylinders and CCoE
11/03/11 13:22
The applicable rule for Receiving, Storing and Handling Hydrogen Gas cylinders in a "industrial premises" or "Gas Distribution premises" or any other type of premises, is guided by the regulations stated in The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) / Chief Controller of Explosives (CCoE) - "Gas Cylinder Rules - 2004".
We discuss and highlight the various rules and their impact on our customers who wish to store Hydrogen in cylinders.
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We discuss and highlight the various rules and their impact on our customers who wish to store Hydrogen in cylinders.
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Hydrogen & 2011 Indian Budget
01/03/11 12:47
It is great to learn about the impetus the Indian government is providing to alternative fuels and technologies. One shot in the arm for this fledgling industry is the provisions proposed in the 2011 Indian budget. Read More...
Hydrogen - Fuel of the future
01/02/11 09:08
Times of India today ran an interesting article about Hydrogen as the fuel of the future and advancements in research and technology. The article is presented below verbatim and link to TOI is also provided. Read More...