{"id":14068,"date":"2026-10-06T12:38:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/rp\/development-of-plastic-media-lines-for-h2-electrolyser-systems-in-large-scale-series-production\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T13:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T11:00:23","slug":"development-of-plastic-media-lines-for-h2-electrolyser-systems-in-large-scale-series-production","status":"publish","type":"cpt_ikv_rp","link":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/rp\/development-of-plastic-media-lines-for-h2-electrolyser-systems-in-large-scale-series-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Development of plastic media lines for H2 electrolyser systems in large scale series production"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #single-header-block_6ab881c8f3dd852c2e9542cb85267a1b .swiperThumbsNavi .swiper-slide {\n        opacity: 0.4;\n    }\n\n    #single-header-block_6ab881c8f3dd852c2e9542cb85267a1b .swiperThumbsNavi .swiper-slide-thumb-active {\n        opacity: 1;\n    }\n<\/style>\n    <section id=\"single-header-block_6ab881c8f3dd852c2e9542cb85267a1b\" class=\"block-single-header theGridWrapper \">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\" col-start-2 col-span-10 md:col-start-3  md:col-span-8\">\n                <h2 class=\"font-serif font-semibold text-blue text-sm w-4\/5\">\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"mt-base text-blue text-sm font border-l-8  border-blue pl-base my-12 leading-normal \">\n                        The objective of project PolyH2Pipe was the development and validation of continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pipe systems for media lines in electrolysers. To this end three sub-projects examined the requirements for the pipe systems, the materials used, and economic aspects in a first step. On this basis, manufacturing concepts for pipe designs with continuous-fiber-reinforced tape winding were developed and tailored to different pressure, temperature and media requirements.                     <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\" relative flex flex-col gap-2xs mb-xs md:mb-l xl:mb-xl\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" w-full  \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/63-65N.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/63-65N-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/63-65N-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/63-65N-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"63-65N\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\" text-copyright order-3 justify-end text-right w-full  w-full \">&copy; IKV<\/span><figcaption class=\" w-full  text-figcaption justify-end text-right \">Fig. 1: Glass-fibre-reinforced PE-pipe after joining by means of heating element socket welding.\nFig. 2: A glass-fibre-reinforced PP pipe in the clamping fixture for testing under conditions close to those encountered in actual use in a hydrogen environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the project, the suitability of low-cost materials such as PP and PE was evaluated. Components were constructed for both materials, that were reinforced with four and six layers, respectively, of glass-fiber-reinforced tape made from the same material. In addition, barrier coating systems based on amorphous hydrocarbon and silicon oxide were systematically developed to ensure the suitability of the pipe systems for use in hydrogen environments. (Sub-project 1: Design and development of manufacturing strategies for continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pipe systems for hydrogen applications)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on this, suitable joining processes for these pipe systems were developed with the aim of not impairing their functionalities. For this purpose, heating element socket welding and adhesive bonding processes were selected. The resulting joints were evaluated using mechanical and analytical characteristics. In addition to plastic-plastic joints, plastic-metal joints were also investigated (Fig. 1). (Sub-project 2: Development of welding and bonding processes for plastic media lines for hydrogen applications)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, methods and test benches were developed for the application-oriented validation of the pipe systems and joints. The aim was to characterise and test the pipe systems with regard to their permeation properties and pressure resistance under operating conditions (Fig. 2). (Sub-project 3: Methods for validating the requirements for plastic media piping in hydrogen applications).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the three subprojects demonstrated that a transferable technological basis for economical and validated plastic media lines in the hydrogen economy has been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Project data and Funding<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would like to thank the BMWE for funding the IGF project (funding code 63-65 N) and the project partners for their cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"logo-bar-block_48ca541996b4f681bfea906da364bc53\" class=\"block-logo-bar py-2xl  clear-both\">\n    <div class=\"theGridWrapper overflow-hidden  \">\n        <div class=\"grid grid-cols-[repeat(auto-fill,minmax(140px,1fr))] gap-base\">\n                            <figure class=\" relative h-full  \"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\"  class=\" object-contain w-full h-full mb-base  \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Logo-IGF.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Logo-IGF-748x591.png 748w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" width=\"748\" height=\"591\" alt=\"Logo-IGF\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The objective of project PolyH2Pipe was the development and validation of continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pipe systems for media lines in electrolysers. 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