Fueling System, Complete With Vehicle Hook-Ups, Can Be Relocated To Meet
Customer's Unique Hydrogen Energy Needs
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (December 10, 2002) — Air Products and
Chemicals, Inc. has enhanced its hydrogen fueling services for the
transportation industry with a new hydrogen fueling system that can
easily be relocated to meet a customer's changing needs. The Air Products
Hydrogen Fueler, complete with fueling hook-ups and dispenser, is
mounted to a trailer to allow for vehicle fueling at a customer site.
The Hydrogen Fueler system also provides the flexibility to be easily
transported to promotional events, or for remote endurance testing of
hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
Last week (December 2), Air Products delivered its first Hydrogen
Fueler to Honda Motor Company for their Fuel Cell Vehicle Program with
the City of Los Angeles, Calif. Air Products Hydrogen Fuelers are
currently available on a lease basis to companies with hydrogen fueling
needs, especially automobile companies. "Infrastructure is most
often discussed when talking about a hydrogen economy. This system
represents a bridge in the development of hydrogen fueling
infrastructure," said Tama M. Copeman, Director–Fuel
Cell Energy Solutions at Air Products. "The Hydrogen Fueler's
ability to be used without installation or utility hook-up is an
important feature. It allows the customer great latitude in
hydrogen-fueled vehicle program planning. We believe this zero-emission
hydrogen fueling system offers reliable, cost-effective, and automated
fueling capability on demand for the customer."
The new Hydrogen Fueler features a safe, compact design, and quiet
operation with no compressor. Components of the Air Products system
are code compliant with the Department of Transportation, ASME (American
Society of Mechanical Engineers) and SAE (Society of Automotive
Engineers). Air Products can transport the unit to a customer site,
and maintain the Fueler and related fuel dispensing equipment, which is
self-contained. The system is remotely monitored and designed to ensure
daily, around-the-clock, hydrogen fast-fill vehicle fueling
availability. The remote system measures the unit's hydrogen fuel level,
and Air Products will replace or exchange it for a full unit when
the hydrogen storage quantity is reduced to a certain level. Prior to
customer use of the Hydrogen Fueler, Air Products' personnel
provide operational and fueler safety training for the customers.
"We basically do everything except the filling of
vehicles," said David J. McCarthy, commercial manager
for Fuel Cell Energy Solutions at Air Products. Because the
Hydrogen Fueler contains stored hydrogen generated at an external
source, there is no fixed capacity to potentially limit the number of
vehicles to be filled. "As a customer's fleet or hydrogen-fueled
vehicle program expands, we can provide more frequent unit exchanges. It
allows a customer more flexibility in decision-making when considering a
more permanent fueling facility," he said. Air Products has
installed several permanent fueling stations across the country.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy,
healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of
products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process
and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates.
The company is the largest global supplier of electronic materials,
hydrogen, helium and select performance chemicals. Founded in 1940, Air Products
is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and
commitment to safety and the environment. With annual revenues of $5.4 billion
and operations in 30 countries, the company's 17,200 employees build
lasting relationships with their customers and communities based on
understanding, integrity and passion.
For more information, visit: http://www.airproducts.com
NOTE: This release may contain
forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to
changes in current expectations.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Large product illustrations files of the Air Products Hydrogen
Fueler pictured above can be downloaded here:
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