- Purem by Eberspaecher supporting Topsoe’s development and production of solid oxide electrolysis cells.
- New market segments for the exhaust technology and acoustics specialist.
Purem by Eberspaecher is systematically expanding its portfolio to include solutions for a clean future, especially in the growing hydrogen sector. The strategic partnership between the exhaust specialist and Topsoe is now focused on the production of this energy source. Purem by Eberspaecher provides its expertise in flow control and the handling of corrosive media to support Topsoe’s production of high-efficient electrolysers.
Symbolic signature: The top management of Purem by Eberspaecher and Topsoe, a Danish technology company for catalysis and decarbonization, signed a Letter of Intent in Prague for a strategic cooperation between the two companies. For the exhaust technology and acoustics specialist, this marks an important first step towards entering future market segments.
Holistic approach towards the hydrogen market
For decades, Purem by Eberspaecher has consistently focused its portfolio on the needs of its customers. For the rapidly growing hydrogen market, the company already offers various solutions for both fuel cell systems and the hydrogen engine. However, before hydrogen can be used in a wide range of applications, it must be produced in sufficient quantities – and this is precisely where the industry is currently facing major challenges. Purem by Eberspaecher therefore takes a holistic view of hydrogen and contributes its core competencies to the production of the energy carrier.
Core competencies help industrialize new technologies
The Danish company Topsoe is a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies and a provider of Power-to-X solutions, i.e. processes that convert green electricity into chemical energy carriers for electricity storage or further use. As part of the strategic collaboration between Purem by Eberspaecher and Topsoe, the exhaust specialist contributes its expertise in flow control and the handling of corrosive media at high temperatures and pressures. Purem by Eberspaecher is thus making a significant contribution to the industrial scaling of the electrolysis process. The goal is to support Topsoe’s development and production of the company’s solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC), which generates hydrogen from water with a high degree of efficiency. It consists of several hundred individual cells, which are stacked and connected together. Using the principle of electrolysis, electricity is used to split incoming water vapor into hydrogen and oxygen.
Versatile use of the energy source
High-temperature electrolysis is a relatively new process which that is highly efficient and requires relatively little energy compared to existing technologies. The resulting hydrogen can be used for chemical products and in steel production, for example. Hydrogen also makes an important contribution to clean mobility, as it can be used to produce e-fuels, among other things.
Whether electric, hybrid or conventional, at Expo Foro Movilidad 2024 in Mexico City Eberspaecher presents its solutions for comfortable temperatures in buses with all drive types. Digital and cloud-based services expand the portfolio. From February 28 to March 1 visitors can get an insight into the comprehensive range of products for city buses and coaches of various sizes at booth 131 to 134.
The highlight of the global supplier is the new AC135 roof-mounted air-conditioning system which offers a versatile, cost-effective portfolio for all drive types. Overall the platform impresses with its lightweight construction and low consumption rates. The AC135 provides short installation times and a small roof footprint due to the reduced length, in its smallest version only 1.88 m. The parallel high one-piece design combines the advantages of a short parallel unit with side or center return air grilles for easy access and serviceability. Three versions of the AC135C from 25 kW to 30 kW for conventional drives feature four to six blowers for passenger compartments of different sizes. Under the name AC135 AE, two further units with 30 kW and 40 kW performance cool hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. Depending on the requirements, all five variants are available with a brushed or brushless motor. In addition, the all-electric version includes an integrated battery cooling module, a built-in compressor and an inverter.
Cloud-based services and user-friendly control
Moreover, Eberspaecher will be presenting its digital service platform e-connected which complements the global service network. It works via a gateway in the vehicle, which transmits operating data to a cloud and thus enables a large number of data-based solutions. Predictive maintenance for example prevents unexpected failures or long downtimes through early error detection. Systems such as the AC135 can be integrated into the e-connected web application via E‑Control. Maximum user-friendliness and a wide range of customizable functions make E-Control the perfect control system for all air conditioning components in the bus. The in-house developed hardware and software permit highly efficient customer-specific modification or reprogramming.
Broad service network
The Bus & Coach business unit of Eberspaecher is represented with a sales and service location in Mexico City and an assembly site in Monterrey. Especially the site in Monterrey has been optimized to stronger focus on customer service and improved responsiveness to market demands. Its extensive dealer network ensures nationwide support – an advantage for customers and fleet operators looking for convenient and regional access to after-sales service and spare parts.
