Applications.
For 20 years, Fabrums patented cryogenic technology has enabled the global movement towards clean energy transition. Fabrum delivers solutions to support a zero-emission future for mobility in aviation, marine, heavy transport, and heavy industry.
The Fabrum patented cryocooler technology has been applied in electrolysers, hydrogen liquification plants, boil off gas management systems, and hydrogen refueling stations.
HEAVY TRANSPORT
HWR.
Fabrum is developing and deploying an end-to-end scalable hydrogen refuelling solution for HWR to enable fleet-ready access to hydrogen. Dual fuel trucks are currently being utilised on New Zealand roads.
Fabrum is developing the first green hydrogen production system for HWR for its Southland site, using a 1.1-Megawatt (MW) membrane-free electrolyser combined with its cryogenic technologies in a containerised system for decentralised point-of-use refuelling. Fabrum supplies the hydrogen storage technology that integrates with compression and dispensing technology to enable an end-to-end production solution through to dispensing hydrogen gas.
HEAVY INDUSTRY
Fortescue.
FABRUM. and Fortescue have partnered to make liquid hydrogen.
Fortescue now has Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant up and running at their Green Energy Hub in Western Australia.
“We looked all around the world for who are the best people to do this, and all roads lead to Fabrum in New Zealand” Clive – Fortescue.
FABRUM. has designed, built, and commissioned the cryogenic technology enabling the conversion of gaseous hydrogen into its liquid form, as well as stationary storage, on vehicle storage and refuelling technology.
AVIATION
aviation tanks
Pictured is Hugh Reynolds, Technical Director at Fabrum with one of our lightweight, composite liquid hydrogen tanks.
Filton Systems Engineering Ltd will be testing this on behalf of a European aerospace customer to demonstrate Fabrum’s capability to deliver the full fuel storage and delivery system.
The system is designed to maximise total fuel weight to fuel system weight, as well as reduce boil-off gases of warm refills.
Don’t be fooled by the exterior test shell, as internally, there is a beautifully shaped, lightweight pressure vessel!
lightweight composite lh2 tanks
We have recently completed its largest liquid hydrogen composite vessel with a maximum operating pressure of 6 bar, holding 170L of hydrogen at -250 °C. The tank has been shipped to the UK to begin ground-based testing.
We are excited to see our technology contribute to the application of liquid hydrogen in the aviation industry.
ISM
otago university
Fabrum is proud to complete phase one of our cryogenic programme with the Chemistry Department at Otago University.
This LGU330 liquid nitrogen solution delivers surety of liquid nitrogen for NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance – Imaging equipment for research applications) and other research applications at the university by taking nitrogen from the air and then liquifying it with our patented Fabrum cryocooler.
The next phase in early 2024 will deliver a liquid helium recovery solution for the NMR suite.
Cryonex.
FABRUM.’s patented cryocooler technology has successfully made its way to Hungary, where it is being installed to play a crucial role in supporting Cryonex Industries.
This advanced technology will enhance the company’s capabilities in the micro liquefaction and reliquefaction of boil-off gases.
The integration of our technology not only signifies a significant step forward for Cryonex Industries but also highlights the growing importance of boil-off solutions in the field of cryogenics and gas management.
dalo.
FABRUM. has delivered the first containerised transportable LOX plant for the Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) on behalf of the Royal Danish Airforce.
This is the World’s first single containerised solution delivering aviation and medical grade oxygen for humanitarian aviation and field hospital applications.
ln2 in india
FABRUM. has completed the largest liquid nitrogen plant in Madhya Pradesh, India, producing 1200 liters per day of liquid nitrogen servicing livestock development for seven districts. The production of liquid nitrogen onsite will contribute to the reproduction capabilities of livestock in the harsh climate of Madhya Pradesh.
Fabrum’s VP Cryogenics Nigel Bartlett had the pleasure of meeting Deputy Director of Animal Breeding Dr. ML Parmar and Site Manager Dr. Rajiiunar Joshi on his travels to India
Industries.
This is our sweet spot with expertise in producing Liquid oxygen and liquid Nitrogen with the AFCryocooler range, it’s a natural step to now produce liquid Hydrogen from the gaseous form. This is where we like to play – deploying and combining our skills and IP in storage, fuel tanks and cryogenics.
NEW AND EMERGING INTELlECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) AND TALENT.
As a company we foster talent and have strong links with local engineering school at University of Canterbury and Ara Institute of Canterbury along with commercialisation of IP from research institutes.
We’re often asked “What’s the first step?” when starting the transition to renewable fuels for fleet operators across numerous applications. Heavy transport, maritime and aviation.
Over time the transition of diesel-fuelled vehicles fleets to Hydrogen fuelled vehicles will be complete. Dual fuels technology and retrofit options exist and provide an interim transition program for existing fleet assets.
Demand for total hydrogen fuelled assets currently outstrips supply, so transition options such as dual fuel are a pragmatic and sensible transition towards decarbonization for many operators wanting to lead the way.
Electrolysers split water into oxygen and hydrogen to generate ‘green’ hydrogen that’s zero-emission at both production and consumption, unlike ‘grey’ and ‘brown’ hydrogen.
BROWN. Created by hydrocarbon-rich feedstock, such as fossil fuel, methane, coal. Creates as much CO2 as burning the fuel in the first place.
BLUE. Basically brown, but the CO2 created is then captured, and this must then be permanently stored somehow (a significant disadvantage).
GREEN. Uses 100% renewable energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen output is also a key benefit of this process, with oxygen production being 8 times the mass of hydrogen produced.
Hydrogen has similar safety requirements to natural gas (methane), and all modern hydrogen fuel cells, storage containers, and vehicles are designed with safety in mind for storage, transportation and refuelling.
You can convert it to electricity using a fuel cell, and then power cars, ships, planes etc.
It can be added to natural gas and burnt in thermal power or district heating plants.
You can use it as a precursor for other energy carriers, from ammonia to synthetic fuels.
Hydrogen refuelling is similar to refuelling with CNG. Simply drive up and refuel in a matter of minutes.
No significant downtime like EV.
1kg for approximately 110 km.
20-30 kgs per day.
Hydrogen itself is 8 times lighter than a battery. So it depends on how you store it. For personal vehicles, hydrogen will have a similar weight, but a faster recharge/refuel time.
However, in large commercial vehicles that need a long-range hydrogen becomes a much lighter alternative.
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