TALGO TEST BED
ARPA designs and manufactures a hydrogen test bench to determine the ATEX zone, in order to analyse the cloud generated by the vents at the top of the hydrogen train in relation to the catenary.
The scope includes the automation of the measurement of hydrogen gas concentration distances and discharge noise, saving this data for statistical processing via a PLC.
Furthermore, ARPA designs and manufactures the slow ventilation accessory to optimise this effect.
The ARPA technical team travels to the Talgo facilities to assist in the installation of these accessories and to supervise the corresponding tests.
It is possible to minimise the effect or cloud of the vents at the catenary inlets, favouring a much safer development.
This ARPA project is a significant example of the company's commitment to safety and innovation in sustainable mobility, particularly in the hydrogen-powered railway sector.
The design and manufacture of a test bench to determine the ATEX zone, which evaluates the cloud generated by the hydrogen train vents in relation to the catenary, is a key part of ensuring that hydrogen operations take place in a controlled and safe environment.
The identification of these areas is fundamental, as hydrogen, although it is a clean and efficient source of energy, is highly flammable and requires extremely precise safety measures.