Parker Collaborates on Hydrogen-Argon Power Cycle Initiative for Sustainable Energy a global leader in motion and control technologies announces its involvement in the Integrated Hydrogen-Argon Power Cycle (iHAPC) project a collaborative research initiative to advance cleaner and more energy-efficient engine technologies Led by the University of Vaasa and supported by Wärtsilä under the WISE (Wide and Intelligent Sustainable Energy) program the project will develop and test a prototype engine that uses hydrogen and argon to achieve a significant efficiency boost The initiative unites Finnish research institutions plays a key role by designing an advanced filtration system to ensure the closed-loop reuse of argon a key component of the hydrogen-argon power cycle and Parker’s system removes residual water and other contaminants Senior Technology Engineer at Parker’s Manufacturing Facility in Finland,says: we’re proud to contribute our engineering expertise to innovations that drive cleaner and more sustainable technologies “The hydrogen-argon power cycle represents a major step forward in improving the efficiency of hydrogen power generation.” Hydrogen-Argon Power Cycle: A step towards efficiency The iHAPC project which kicked off in January 2025 replaces conventional air intake with a mix of argon and oxygen during combustion Argon’s superior heat capacity ratio enables the engine to produce the same power output with significantly less fuel potentially increasing combustion engine efficiency up to 20% producing only water and recycled argon as byproducts Most water is removed via a condenser built by Vahterus Oy while Parker’s filtration technology eliminates any remaining moisture and impurities Balancing engines are critical for stabilizing power supply alongside intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar Today’s most efficient engines run on gas but are ready to transition to sustainable fuels such as hydrogen sustainable fuel production is expected to reach 38 million tonnes—exceeding current demand by one-third and accelerating the shift towards renewable energy systems Director of Sustainability & Future Plant Concepts at Wärtsilä Energy We have the technologies required to achieve a 100% renewable energy future Our goal is to continually innovate solutions that improve both affordability and sustainability “The argon power cycle is a significant technological breakthrough with the potential to positively impact these goals.” Professor Maciej Mikulski from the University of Vaasa The argon power cycle allows for the complete valorization of green hydrogen with exceptional power generation efficiency “This could represent a major breakthrough for the energy sector The University of Vaasa is dedicated to advancing innovative energy solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and control development equips us well to lead this project.” For more information about Parker’s hydrogen industry technologies and sustainability initiatives, please visit: Hydrogen solutions and expertise | Parker READ the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Hydrogen Central Parker Collaborates on Hydrogen-Argon Power Cycle Initiative for Sustainable Energy, source Hydrogen on show at the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps A pillar of endurance racing and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest’s efforts to decarbonise motorsport hydrogen will be highlighted during the forthcoming.. 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