Nitto Hydrogen Detection Tape – Visual detection for hydrogen gas leaks [Video].
Nitto’s hydrogen detection tape is a unique technology that allows for the visual detection of hydrogen gas leaks by permanently changing color when exposed to hydrogen gas.
Odorless, colorless, and highly flammable, hydrogen gas presents serious risks and are difficult to detect. In addition, intermittent leaks and environmental factors contribute to the challenge of finding an exact leak location, making the detection process costly and time consuming.
Sr. Manager Brett Herrick:
Shutting down a plant to detect a Hydrogen leak can cost more than $1 million a day
“Finding leaks accurately and quickly is critical in getting plants back into operation safely.”
Nitto Hydrogen Detection tape is easy to use making it ideal for many industries including aerospace, oil and gas production, laboratories, transportation, and power plants.
Development Background
The hydrogen detection technology used in the product was first developed as a joint collaboration between NASA Kennedy Space Center and the University of Central Florida as a way to detect leaks of hydrogen fuel which is commonly used for space exploration and fueling the Space Shuttle.
In 2013 Dr. Nahid Mohajeri started HySense Technology LLC to develop and market the technology.
In May 2016, Nitto Inc. acquired the assets of HySense Technology LLC and Dr. Mohajeri joined Nitto as General Manager of Advanced Polymer Technology. Using their industry leading tape and polymer technologies, Nitto was able to further develop the tape into a pressure sensitive adhesive that can be applied to any pipe connection, valve or flange and can also be used in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The breakthrough hydrogen detection technology has earned numerous awards including the 2014 R&D100 Award, the 2015 TechConnect National Innovation Award and the 2016 NASA Commercial Invention of the Year.
Characteristics of Nitto Hydrogen Detection Tape
The Nitto Hydrogen Detection Tape contains color changing technology that provides a visual indicator for hydrogen gas leaks. The tape identifies hydrogen leaks quickly and accurately at the exact leak location.
Characteristics:
- Proactive Safety: After application, tape will continuously work for up to 6 months!
- See the Leak: Changes color in as little as 10 seconds, depending on the concentration of hydrogen gas.
- Sensitivity: Can detect leaks that contain as little as 1% hydrogen.
- Easy to Identify: The tape changes from amber to black.
- Irreversible: Tape will not return to its original color once exposed to hydrogen gas, allowing technicians to identify leak locations after the gas is turned off.
- Easy to Use: Applies as easily as regular pressure sensitive adhesive tapes.
- Improves Leak Detection Time: Easier for operators to find intermittent leaks which helps minimize shut down time.
Watch the color change
For more information and to purchase Nitto hydrogen detection tape, visit: www.NittoDetectionTape.com
* Nitto hydrogen detection tape technology is protected by issued and pending patent applications – Please visit the following link for more information: http://www.nitto.com/us/en/about_us/Americas/patents/
About Nitto
Nitto, Inc. is a US Subsidiary of Nitto Denko Corporation. Nitto is a leading materials manufacturer offering over 13,500 diversified industrial products to more than 70 business fields as electronics, automobiles, ecology and life science. We aim to offer value to Green (environment), Clean (new energy) and Fine (life science) markets. For more information about Nitto, visit us at www.nitto.com.
Contact:
Sales Contact:
Brett Herrick, brett.herrick@nitto.com
Media Contact:
Virginia Mott, virginia.mott@nitto.com
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