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High-pressure and Material Testing for Hydrogen Applications

Our hydrogen component and materials testing service helps you manage compliance, minimize risk and launch more quickly.

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UL Solutions offers advanced testing services to evaluate hydrogen compatibility and flow, pressure and temperature performance under real-world conditions. Our services help companies demonstrate compliance and accelerate product development for hydrogen applications.

Technical capabilities of hydrogen components and materials

Assess performance, durability and safety margins across a wide range of components and systems with our rigorous testing services. Our laboratories are equipped to replicate demanding operating environments for hydrogen and related gases:

  • Pressure capability up to 250 MPa (gas) and 700 MPa (hydraulic)
  • Flow rates up to 160 g/s
  • Temperature range from -60 C to +180 C, and up to 600 C for benchtop testing
  • Cryogenic testing with LN₂ and LH₂, with CcH₂ available on request
  • Hydrogen compatibility testing for metallic and nonmetallic materials
     

 

Testing standards of hydrogen components and materials

Our testing programs are aligned with recognized industry requirements, including:

  • ISO 19880-3 – Fueling stations: Valves
  • ISO 19880-5 – Fueling stations: Hoses
  • ISO 19882 – Thermally activated pressure relief devices
  • ISO 19887-1 – Fuel system components for hydrogen-powered vehicles
  • PED – Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU
  • UN GTR 13 – Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles
  • UN/ECE R134 – Approval of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehivles (HFCV) and their components
     
  • ISO 19880-3 – Fueling stations: Valves
  • ISO 19880-5 – Fueling stations: Hoses
  • ISO 19882 – Thermally activated pressure relief devices
  • ISO 19887-1 – Fuel system components for hydrogen-powered vehicles
  • PED – Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU
  • UN GTR 13 – Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles
  • UN/ECE R134 – Approval of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehivles (HFCV) and their components

We can accommodate additional standards and customer-specific requirements as needed.

 

 

Custom hydrogen component and material testing

We test pressure equipment of all kinds, including safety evaluations for components with unknown performance levels. This flexibility allows our technical experts to work closely with you to develop tailored test programs aligned with your specific requirements, helping you avoid unnecessary costs and delays caused by poorly defined test parameters.

Why test with UL Solutions?

  • Testing under real conditions – From early prototypes to end-of-line validation.
  • Tailor-made programs – Customized test plans with efficient turnaround times.
  • Independently verified – Build confidence with operators, regulators and customers.

 

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