According to Kuriren and NSD, the hydrogen autoclave makes it possible to test how metals react in contact with hydrogen. " The testing process involves placing a test rod in the autoclave, as described by Pontus Rydgren, a researcher or demonstrator at Swerim: "Here is a rig where you can place a test rod, and then you lower a large bell over it so that it becomes sealed and pump up a hydrogen pressure in it. " About 200 people work at Swerim on more or less top-secret projects, though the specific projects remain undisclosed.
There is a strict photo ban inside Swerim, located opposite the steelworks in Svartöstan, but an exception was made for Kuriren and NSD to photograph during the inauguration. The exact metals or materials being tested first with the new autoclave have not been revealed. The institute continues its research with the new equipment to advance metallurgical science.
The hydrogen autoclave is an important piece of the puzzle in the green transition.
Here is a rig where you can place a test rod, and then you lower a large bell over it so that it becomes sealed and pump up a hydrogen pressure in it. During testing, the equipment in the autoclave pulls on the test rod, either until it breaks completely, or you load it in cycles and see how much it can withstand.