Every industry is different from another: Agriculture places very different demands on the systems and technical components used than industry. However, they all have one thing in common – the need for robust and reliable components that offer maximum flexibility to expand and choose, even across different applications. Italy-based BluEnergy Revolution benefits from Rittal components in its hydrogen electrolysers.
Overview
- Project
- BluEnergy Revolution
- Location
- Genoa, Italy
- Branch
- Energy
- Challenge
The need for reliable components to produce large quantities of hydrogen
- Solution
Use of the VX25 enclosures
Installation of AX compact enclosures on the enclosure door
Configuration via RiPanel
Hydrogen is going to be an essential energy source, but producing hydrogen is complex. BluEnergy Revolution offers solutions in both water demineralisation and electrolysis. The company’s product portfolio includes a solution for the convenient electrolysis of water in “MOSE”, which is short for Modular Smart Electrolyzer. High levels of robustness and flexibility are required where electricity, water and hydrogen come together. This is why BluEnergy Revolution relies on the VX25 enclosures and the AX compact enclosures from Rittal for its products.
With Rittal, we were able to evaluate our idea and identify the most suitable product for the application.
BluEnergy Revolution manufactures its systems for a wide range of different applications. Their electrolysers are used in nautical, agricultural, industrial and property applications. This means that the housing used must be flexible and adaptable. Therefore, the VX25 is the perfect base for “MOSE”. Each module provides sufficient space for the individual process components and is capable of producing hydrogen from demineralised water. In addition, two AX compact enclosures have been installed on the inside of the door. These enclosures house the power supply unit with its rectifier and control technology. The door has no weight issues – it supports the two configured AX compact housings which weigh 90 kg combined. Together they create a system that is fully integrated into a VX25 enclosure. Once connected to water and power, this compact system generates hydrogen. In addition, it is possible to combine up to five MOSE systems if more hydrogen is required.
Simple, flexible configuration and upgrade
With a wide range of accessories available, the 25 mm pitch pattern of the VX25 range provides the flexibility required for installation. Their configuration was carried out using the Rittal RiPanel software, “This has been very helpful for us and has helped us to select the right components,” says Manuel Anselmo, Head of Products and Projects for Hydrogen Production at BluEnergy Revolution. The 3D files generated by the configurator were integrated directly into the product design of the electrolyser. In this way, BluEnergy Revolution and Rittal have created the right environment for pumps, tanks, filters, sensors, pipes and the electrolysis stack.
The manufacturer not only benefits from Rittal components for the MOSE electrolyser; VX25 enclosures also house BLUDEMI demineralisation systems. One BLUDEMI system supplies demineralised water for five MOSE units. This makes the BluEnergy Revolution a key partner in the production of sustainable hydrogen – throughout the entire production process, from conventional water to pure hydrogen.