Peak Scientific an Peak Gas Generation company supplies Nitrogen, Hydrogen, oxygen and compressed air to laboratories and businesses with global support. This presentation provides information specific for the use of Hydrogen gas generators for the oil and gas industry and use in Gas chromatography (GC). We explain the safety features and benefits of a generator over alternative methods of gas delivery, certifications and ASTM methods that support H2 as a carrier gas for GC. We welcome any questions or enquiries to anzsupport@peakscientific.com

1. Confidential, unpublished property of Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd. Do not duplicate or distribute. Use and distribution limited solely to authorized personnel. © 2019 Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.
Hydrogen gas generators
Focus: Oil and gas industries

2. Information
1. About Peak Scientific
2. Peak Precision series
3. Why choose Peak?
4. Reference sites, safety, compliance and service

3. About Peak Scientific

4. - Established in 1997 – 23 years in the industry
- HQ based in Scotland, UK
- 2 core businesses: Scientific (Lab) & Industrial
- Products in-house designed & manufactured in Scotland, UK
- Manufacturing plant is accredited with ISO 9001
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(AUS/ NZ)
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- 65,000+ generators - Global install base
- Over 7000 + Hydrogen generators globally
- Trusted gas generation partner of Agilent, Thermo,
Shimadzu, Sciex, Waters, Perkin Elmer, Bruker in OCE.
- 650+ install base in Australia
About Peak Scientific

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6. Peak Precision series

7. Precision series for GC, GCMS/MS
è Flame detector gas
è Mark-up gas
è Carrier gas
Nitrogen
H2
Compressor
Zero Air

8. Precision series for GC, GCMS/MS
Nitrogen
H2
Compressor
Zero Air 1.5L, 3.5L, 7L, 18L, 30 L/min – CH4<0.05ppm, Particles<0.01ppm
Standard: >99,9995% @ 250cc, 600cc, 1000cc/min
Trace: >99.99995 % @ 250cc, 600cc, 1000cc/min – CH4<0.05ppm,
Particles<0.01ppm
Standard: 99.9995% @100cc, 200cc, 300cc, 450cc, 1200cc/min
Trace: 99.99999% @ 250cc, 500cc, 1200cc/min - H2 dewpoint <-75oC
National Physical Laboratory independent testing: O2 <0.1ppm* and moisture, H20 <0.75ppm

9. Precision series: Match & Mix

10. Why choose
Peak?

11. Formally approved by vendors for use with GCs

12. Trusted in Australia and globally for Oil & Gas testing
And more…

13. Peak Technology for Hydrogen Generator
Electrolysis
Proven Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser
with a platinum catalyst is used at the electrodes
Double Dryer system: 99.99999% @ -75oC
1. Nafion Dryer
2. Regenerative Pressure Swing Adsorption PSA (Dryer)
3. H2 Purifier
H2 purifier
Nafio Dryer

14. Safety is our top priority for Hydrogen Generation
FAQ about Hydrogen gas generation
Very low stored gas volume (< 300cc)
Compared with 9000L of gas in a G-size cylinder
Low Pressure Operation – Maximum pressure 100 psi
Compared with up to 300 bar in a cylinder
Automatic shut-down in case of external leak
Ensuring no more than 10L hydrogen gas leaks into the environment
Long time taken to reach hydrogen LEL
It takes days for a hydrogen generator to produce the volume of gas that can be
released by a cylinder in seconds
Full Internal diagnostics performed on start-up
Any leak will stop the system from producing hydrogen and any internal
pressure will be vented, with an alarm alerting the user
Forced air ventilation
Preventing any build-up of hydrogen and/or oxygen in the generator
Continuous Internal gas pressure monitoring
Pressure sensor monitoring to prevent over/under pressure
Mechanical fail safe in case of high pressure
Automatic shutdown and isolation of the cell
When the generator is in alarm status, the following occur:
Current to the cell is stopped, ceasing H2 production
The over pressure relief valve opens to depressurise the system
Audible and visual alarms alert the user to the problem and fault
information is displayed

15. 4. Safety of a Gas Generator
A 50L gas cylinder contains
around 9000 litres of
hydrogen
Therefore releasing 25% of
the contents would reach
LEL
A laboratory measuring 5m x
4m x 2.5m has a volume of
50m3, or 50,000 litres
The lower
explosive
level (LEL)
of H2 is
4.1%
Thus we need
2050 litres of
H2 to reach
the LEL
A H2 generator produces up
to 500 cc/min and would
take 67h (2.7 days) to reach
the LEL (and this assumes no
loss of hydrogen during this
time).

16. 3-year warranty to PEM Cell for Hydrogen Generator
- Unique – only company in the market to offer this warranty
- 3 year warranty to PEM Cell. 1-year comprehensive warranty to the generator
- Inlet water quality: conductivity <1.0μ Siemens/cm OR >1 Mohm-cm

17. DI (Deioniser) Cartridge for Hydrogen Generator
- Easy for user to change
- Low-cost maintenance
- Protects & increasing PEM Cell longevity and
performance
- First DI column free by Peak for 1st generator purchase
- Note: some brands using DI bag, prone to easy
damage.

18. Cascading Function: Expansion Capability for Hydrogen Generator
- Redundancy & higher flow rate
- Up to 16 units in a Master-Slave format
- The Master will manage all the other units
- The Data Cables (08-8902) used to connect units together
- Notes: this feature is standard on Peak generator, but extra payment/cost (optional) from other brands

19. 8. Safety Certifications & Compliance for Hydrogen Generator
Peak H2 generators meet IEC standards for
laboratory use.
Dilution tests showed that the risk of
explosion does not exist, even if all internal
H2 leaked and fans are not operational
Ensures that both the generator and
its packaging are designed to minimise
any damage in transit so that it will
arrive at the lab in full working order
Evaluated and Certified to ensure
compliance with both EMC and
electrical safety of the system in
the laboratory environment
Certified to ensure it can be safely
operated, without risk of radiation
frequencies causing interference/
damage
Peak hydrogen generators meet
the stringent demands of one of
the World’s most respected safety
marks
ACMA: Regulatory compliance
mark RCM – registration compliance
check: Responsible supplier
All suppliers of electrical equipment will
need to be registered and contain
the RCM label for import and use in AUS/
NZ – Peak only Scientific gas generator
registered with the ACMA

20. Hydrogen
specifications

21. Precision Series Specifications
Precision H2 1200cc
Warranty
3-year warranty to the PEM Cell,
1-year comprehensive warranty to the generator
Purity 99.99999% (7-9s) – fuel & carrier gas
Flow rate 1200cc per min
Pressure 100 psi / 6.9 bar
Dewpoint -75oC / -103oF
Operating Temp. 10°C - 35°C / 50°F - 95°F
Maximum Relative Humidity 90% Non-Condensing
Noise level Silent in operation
Waters consumption Up to 2.1 L/day
Power consumption 787 Watts
Waters loading pump Standard (Some brands: optional (extra cost)
Water purity requirement <1.0μ Siemens/cm OR >1 Mohm-cm
External Water Bottle (optional) 4L or 8L
Products Certifications CSA, CE, FCC

22. Precision H2 200 cc (standard) – for fuel/ detector gas
Precision H2 200cc
Warranty
3-year warranty to the PEM Cell,
1-year comprehensive warranty to the generator
Purity 99.9995% (5-9s-5) – fuel / detector gas
Flow rate 200cc per min
Pressure 100 psi / 6.9 bar
Dewpoint -75oC / -103oF
Operating Temp. 10°C - 35°C / 50°F - 95°F
Maximum Relative Humidity 90% Non-Condensing
Noise level Silent in operation
Waters consumption Up to 2.1 L/day
Power consumption 787 Watts
Waters loading pump Standard (Some brands: optional (extra cost)
Water purity requirement <1.0μ Siemens/cm OR >1 Mohm-cm
External Water Bottle (optional) 4L or 8L
Products Certifications CSA, CE, FCC, RCM

23. Precision H2 trace 250 cc. Detector and carrier gas
Precision H2 250cc
Warranty
3-year warranty to the PEM Cell,
1-year comprehensive warranty to the generator
Purity 99.99999% (7-9s) – fuel & carrier gas
Flow rate 250cc per min
Pressure 100 psi / 6.9 bar
Dewpoint -75oC / -103oF
Operating Temp. 10°C - 35°C / 50°F - 95°F
Maximum Relative Humidity 90% Non-Condensing
Noise level Silent in operation
Waters consumption Up to 2.1 L/day
Power consumption 787 Watts
Waters loading pump Standard (Some brands: optional (extra cost)
Water purity requirement <1.0μ Siemens/cm OR >1 Mohm-cm
External Water Bottle (optional) 4L or 8L
Products Certifications CSA, CE, FCC, RCM

24. Additional Gas requirements
Make-up gases
Air
Nitrogen
compressor

25. Precision Series Specifications
Precision Zero Air 3500cc
Warranty 1-year comprehensive warranty to the generator
Flow rate 3500cc per min
Pressure 80 psi / 5.5 bar
Hydrocarbon contents <0.05 ppm
Particles <0.01 ppm
Phthalates NONE
Suspended liquids NONE
Operating Temp. 5°C - 35°C / 41°F - 95°F
Noise level Silent in operation
Power consumption 484 Watts
Products Certifications CSA, CE, FCC

26. Precision Series Specifications
Precision Nitrogen Trace 250cc
Warranty 1-year comprehensive warranty to the generator
Purity >99.9995% – carrier & mark-up gas
Flow rate 250cc per min
Technology PSA Carbon Molecular Sieve
Pressure 80 psi / 5.5 bar
Hydrocarbon content <0.05ppm
Particles <0.01 ppm
Phthalates NONE
Suspended liquids NONE
Operating Temp. 5°C - 35°C / 41°F - 95°F
Maximum Relative Humidity 70% Non-Condensing
Noise level Silent in operation
Power consumption 484 Watts
Products Certifications CSA, CE, FCC

27. Precision Series Specifications
Precision Air Compressor
Warranty 1-year comprehensive warranty to the generator
Compressed Air Quality ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 1.4.1
Class 1: solid particulate with diameter:
0.1-0.5 micron: =< 20,000 particles per 1m3 of air,
0.5-1.0 micron: =< 400 particles per 1m3 of air
1.0-50 micron: =< 10 particles per 1m3 of air
Class 4: dew point of compressed air: ≤ +3oC
Class 1: total oil remaining: <0.01mg/m3 of air
Flow rate Supply compressed air to Zero Air & Nitrogen
Pressure 120 psi / 8.27 bar
Operating Temp. 5°C - 35°C / 41°F - 95°F
Maximum Relative Humidity 70% Non-Condensing
Power consumption 1150 Watts
Products Certifications CSA, CE, FCC

28. ASTM Methods supporting H2 as carrier gas

29. Additional resources and information
Link to view:
Link to view: Peak Scientific
Total GC Gas Solution – Precision from Peak Scientific
Link to view: Precision H2 200 cc (for GC detector gas) data sheets, installation and user manuals
Link to view: Precision H2 Trace 250 cc (Detector + carrier gas), data sheets, installation and user manuals

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