Hydrogen refueling - what is it? How to use the station? Is it worth it to use a hydrogen engine?

The forerunner in the production of cars of this type is, of course, the Toyota Mirai. Despite the many doubts of experts, the car was a great success. This leads to a faster introduction of modern technologies into the current automotive industry. Find out in advance how hydrogen cars work and how hydrogen refueling works. The principle of refueling the tank in this case looks a little different than the usual refueling of a car.

Hydrogen in cars - what is it?

Want to know how a hydrogen engine works? The hydrogen engine most often works with an efficient hybrid system. A good example is the Toyota Mirai. Cars of this type represent the cooperation of an electric motor with hydrogen fuel cells. The principle of operation of hydrogen engines is simple, and you can replenish the tank at the selected station. Hydrogen from the tank enters the fuel cells, where the ion addition reaction takes place. The reaction produces water, and the flow of electrons produces electricity.

Hydrogen refueling - how is hydrogen gas produced?

To produce hydrogen, the method of steam reforming of natural gas is used. Hydrogen fuel companies are also deciding to use water electrolysis. The process of producing hydrogen gas takes quite a long time. Despite this, this type of fuel is characterized by high energy intensity.

How does a hydrogen filling station work?

Filling up with hydrogen in a car requires some experience. Remember that filling the hydrogen tank is easy and safe. In modern vehicles, you can fill up in less than 5 minutes. The first station in our country was opened in Warsaw. The infrastructure of the distributor is similar to the infrastructure of gas stations. Gas at a pressure of 700 bar enters the car's fuel tank. Currently, hydrogen cars can hold up to 5 kg of hydrogen. When it comes to replenishing this link, don't be afraid. When you buy a hydrogen car, you can easily refuel it yourself at the station. No special preparation is required to fill the tank with hydrogen. You just drive up to the station and start the distributor.

Are hydrogen filling stations the future of the automotive industry?

According to statistics and forecasts, the Orlen concern received funding in the amount of 2 million euros for the construction of this kind of infrastructure. By 2023, hydrogen cars - both in our country and in the world - will become the standard. In the coming years, Orlen plans to build more than 50 hydrogen filling stations in Poland. Mobile refueling is an innovation. Despite some problems, hydrogen has every chance of finding application in the automotive industry.

If the issue of ecology is important to you, invest in a hydrogen car. Within a decade or so, hydrogen filling stations will be built in Poznań and many other cities. However, think ahead. Modern hydrogen stations throughout our country will allow refueling a total of more than 40 buses. The use of hydrogen as a fuel cell is the goal of the EU's CEF Transport Blending programme.