14 December 2011

Power+Energy to launch 2nd-gen PE9000MZ purifier in Q1/2012

Building on the global launch in May 2010 of its PE9000MZ series purifiers, Power+Energy Inc (P+E) of Ivyland, PA, USA, which makes palladium-membrane-based hydrogen purifiers for the compound semiconductor and energy industries, has now finalized specifications for a second-generation version, to be introduced in early 2012. The unit will continue to offer what is claimed to be the smallest footprint for a Class 1, Div. 2-compliant palladium alloy hydrogen purifier, along with a number of improvements to simplify installation, service and user access.

Key new features for the PE9000MZ Series 2.0 include a modified interior layout featuring a Z-purged control panel and AC power box mounted on the door to allow access to the process cabinet without disrupting the purge on the electrical boxes. There is a simplified valve layout providing easier access to the purifier cells and increased interior room for optional features including pre-treatment modules for the removal of oxygen or sulfur impurities, a mass flow meter, a pressure regulator and CDA ventilation. There is also a dedicated port for sampling of the purified hydrogen and a port for testing the internal hydrogen leak sensor without having to open the cabinet or disrupt operation.
The new series will continue to feature P+E’s micro-channel palladium membrane technology, providing high-reliability, consistent 9-9’s purity hydrogen for a flow range of 2-176NM3/hr (32-2900slpm or 68-6144scfh) under nominal conditions. The firm claims that the combination of consistent purity, low cost of ownership and range of flow capacities is unmatched across all types of hydrogen purifiers.

P+E ships purifiers to new customers in China

Power+Energy says that it recently shipped a model PE9070MZ2 (70NM3/hr nominal capacity) to an LED maker in China. It has also shipped a model PE2100MP purifier to another electronics firm. Both are new customers that expand the installed base of P+E H2 purifiers within China.

New hydrogen purification White Paper

P+E has issued a new White Paper ‘A Durable Gas Purification Technology for High-flow Hydrogen in LED, Power Device and Photovoltaic Fabrication’ (available on its website) reviewing recent innovations in palladium membrane technology and the impact on purifier performance and reliability.

Tags: Power+Energy Hydrogen purifiers

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