London: Modcon Systems Ltd. has announced a major development that could reshape how clean hydrogen is produced, offering a safer, more affordable, and more efficient way to generate the fuel that powers a carbon-free future, reports EINPresswire.
One of the biggest problems in hydrogen production has been the inability to safely monitor and control the types of gases inside the systems that make it—especially when they operate at very high pressure. Until now, doing so required complex and risky processes involving extracting gas samples. Modcon’s new technology removes the need for that entirely.
The company introduced two new tools—the MOD-1040 and the MOD-1060—that can directly measure the levels of oxygen and hydrogen inside hydrogen-making machines, even when they’re working under extreme pressure and tough conditions like those with strong chemicals and water vapor. These tools are certified safe for use in dangerous industrial settings.
The MOD-1040 checks oxygen levels using light instead of touch, which makes it reliable in high-pressure or high-temperature environments. The MOD-1060 tracks hydrogen by measuring how well heat travels through it, and together, the two tools give accurate and real-time information about the gases being produced.
To make their system even more effective, Modcon combined these tools with artificial intelligence. Their software studies data from the sensors and then makes real-time adjustments to the machines producing the hydrogen. This helps ensure the fuel is pure, the machines stay in good shape, and energy isn’t wasted. Over time, the system learns and improves, even if the machines age or the energy source—like solar or wind—changes from day to day.
Traditional methods of monitoring gas involve removing samples, lowering the pressure, and often releasing the gas. This adds cost, creates safety risks, and slows down the process. Modcon’s system skips all that by keeping everything inside the machine and still giving operators full control.
The company also uses different models and computer programs to simulate how the machines will behave. These programs use science, past data, and even learning from experience to predict problems before they happen and make the machines work better over time.
With this new technology, Modcon believes green hydrogen—made from water using renewable energy—can be produced more cheaply and safely. This means it could be used more widely in industries looking to move away from fossil fuels.
“As the world moves faster toward clean energy, it’s not enough to just produce hydrogen. We need to do it safely, efficiently, and at scale,” said Gregory Shahnovsky, CEO of Modcon Systems Ltd. “By combining advanced sensors with smart control systems, we’re helping to make that future possible.”
