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Is Hydrogen Fuel Expensive?
Understanding the Cost of Hydrogen Fuel Chuck Hayes, Global Technical Lead, Swagelok Cost is one of the most important factors affecting whether new technology—especially hydrogen fuel—is adopted at scale. When evaluating hydrogen fuel cost, decision-makers must consider not just price per unit,...
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Can Hydrogen Fuel Work for Long Distances?
Have Hydrogen Vehicle Range Anxiety? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t. Chuck Hayes, Global Technical Lead, Swagelok As alternative fuels and transportation technologies continue to increase in popularity and availability, it’s natural to wonder if they can deliver comparable ranges to typical diesel- or...
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Is Hydrogen a Safe Fuel Source?
Hydrogen Fuel Safety Primer: Why Hydrogen Is a Safe and Effective Fuel Source Chuck Hayes , Global Technical Lead, Swagelok Hydrogen is a promising alternative to traditional fuels due to its potential to deliver zero-emission power in both transportation/mobility and general industrial applicat...
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Ensuring Hydrogen Purity for Fuel Cells
Why Sampling at the Nozzle Matters for Reliable, Standards-Compliant Hydrogen Systems As the global energy landscape shifts toward cleaner and more sustainable solutions, hydrogen has become a pivotal fuel for decarbonizing transportation, industry, and power generation. Among its most promising a...
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Myth Busting: Learn the Facts About Hydrogen Fuel
Know Your Hydrogen Fuel Facts – Avoid Falling for Myths Chuck Hayes , Principal Applications Engineer for Clean Energy, Swagelok There is no doubt that the economy for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and fueling is growing. But as the technology used to harness hydrogen gains more prominence, misinfor...
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What is a Block Valve and How Does It Isolate Fluid Systems?
How to Isolate a Fluid System with a Block Valve What is the Function of a Block Valve? A block valve isolates a specific section of a fluid system to prevent flow and pressure from reaching downstream components. This is important because a single line’s pressure or flow inside represents a hazard ...
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Improving Operations with JIP33 Gas Fitting Standards
How the JIP33 Tube Fitting Specification Improves Oil and Gas Operations Logan Boatright, Senior Global Account Manager, Swagelok Imagine this: A major oil and gas operator was commissioning a topside module with more than 2,000 small-bore tube fitting connections. They selected a supplier that ...
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Tube Cutting Tools and Other Essential Fluid System Tools
Proper Tube Cutting and Welding Tools Support Reliable Fluid System Assembly and Maintenance Roger Bott, Technical Service Engineer and Certified Welding Inspector, Swagelok Fluid systems range from simple to complex in plants worldwide, and many factors go into their safe, profitable operation. F...
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Understanding PFAS in Swagelok Products
Expert Insights on PFAS in Swagelok Products: Making Informed Material Choices By Marcy McQuary, Principal Materials Engineer, Swagelok PFAS reference guide If you’ve been following news about industrial materials or environmental regulations, you’ve likely heard the term “PFAS” mentioned...
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Explore the Swagelok Fluid System Blog The quality of Swagelok components tells one part of our story. The other part? The successes we help our customers achieve by sharing our deep and varied knowledge across industries and applications. Browse our blog content by selecting a category below. ...