Baker Hughes Introduces New Range of Hydrogen Measurement Sensor Technologies

Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, announced the launch of three new sensor technologies for gas, flow, and moisture measurement. These technologies aim to enhance safety and productivity in hydrogen and various other applications across the energy and industrial sectors.

Designed to deliver high accuracy and long-term stability in harsh environments, Baker Hughes’ new Panametrics solutions offer advanced levels of precision, reliability, and durability.

• XMTCpro: As electrolyzer production ramps up and manufacturers strive to maintain safety by keeping hydrogen and oxygen concentrations below explosive limits, the XMTCpro offers exceptional reliability and accuracy in gas concentration monitoring. This thermal conductivity-based binary gas analyzer features real-time error detection, enhanced signal measurement for rapid response, and SIL certification. Its contamination-resistant design requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for widespread use in harsh industrial environments.
• HygroPro XP: To protect against the impact of trace moisture on product quality in oil and gas and industrial applications, the HygroPro XP provides fast and accurate moisture measurement in gases and hydrocarbon liquids over a wide dew point range. This loop-powered transmitter includes a compact explosion-proof enclosure, live temperature and pressure sensors, and HART communication for connectivity with intelligent field instruments. The HygroPro XP is suitable for hydrogen transportation, storage, end-use, and production applications, including precise trace moisture measurement in electrolyzer production.
• T5MAX Transducer: With the drive for increased pipeline efficiency and productivity in the energy and industrial sectors, the T5MAX Transducer offers enhanced signal strength, four times greater than the T5 Transducer. This improvement significantly boosts ultrasonic flow meter performance in challenging gas flow measurement applications, including hydrogen. The stronger signal provides greater accuracy in low-flow rate applications, enabling compliance with World Bank GFMR global gas flaring guidelines and achieving zero routine flaring standards.

Baker Hughes’ new sensor technologies are applicable across various sectors, including hydrogen, oil & gas, metals, chemicals, biogas, power generation, CCUS, and more.

Baker Hughes’ advanced technologies and solutions support the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to transportation and utilization. The company’s portfolio includes advanced compressors, gas turbines, valves, centrifugal pumps, non-metallic pipes, hydrogen sensors, monitoring and diagnostics, including inspection solutions for hydrogen embrittlement in production and storage, as well as clean power solutions to generate power using hydrogen and hydrogen blends.