The first dual compressed H2 dispensers successfully pass the FAT

The clean energy market is evolving rapidly, and at Cetil we continue adapting to its needs with innovative solutions. Therefore, for the first time, we have developed two dual compressed hydrogen (H2) dispensers, designed to meet the needs of one of our customers in Italy. These first units will be used to refuel sustainable trains powered by fuel cells, reinforcing the role of hydrogen as a real alternative in Italian rail transport.

After intensive initial work by our R&D department, in close collaboration with our technical office, we successfully completed the factory acceptance tests (FAT). Representatives from three of the companies involved in the project — one Portuguese and two Italian — attended the test day and witnessed the excellent performance of the equipment first-hand. The FAT was attended by:

• PRF – Gas Solutions, a leading global company in gas and hydrogen infrastructure, with extensive experience in engineering, construction, maintenance, and operation of energy facilities.
• BTP Infrastrutture SpA, a company with more than 30 years of experience in the design and management of transportation, civil engineering, energy, and renewable energy projects, representing the Italian contractor together with Cogeco 7 srl a company with more than 30 years of experience in civil and industrial construction.
• Ferrovienord SpA, the second Italian railway infrastructure manager, operator of the Brescia-Edolo railway line and final client of the dual compressed hydrogen dispensers.

The dual compressed H2 dispenser with a nominal pressure of 350 bar is a major achievement for Cetil as it is the first time we have developed a unit with these features. Its main advantages include:

• Simultaneous refuelling through both hoses.
• Optimized control, managing both hoses from a single electronic computer developed by Cetil.
• Refrigerated H2 refuelling, thanks to the dispenser's integrated heat exchanger, which enables High Flow refuelling.

This new international project has been a challenge that has reinforced our commitment to innovation and new technologies that drive cleaner, safer, and more efficient mobility, revolutionizing the world of transportation.