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H2scan Breaks the Cost and Performance Barrier … Delivering a New Way to Monitor Network Transformers
June 4, 2025
Critical emergency services, businesses and residents stand to lose services for an indeterminate period, demonstrating the potential consequences of compromised network transformer failures that can paralyze critical infrastructure and impact hundreds, if not thousands, of people.
Read More >Heathrow Power Failure Highlights the Need for Online Monitoring to Detect Internal Transformer Issues before they Fail
March 25, 2025
The Heathrow power failure on March 21, 2015 highlights the need for online monitoring to detect internal transformer issues before they fail.
Read More >H2scan Advances Transformer Monitoring with Expanded GRIDSCAN® Sensor Portfolio
March 25, 2025
New Gridscan 5010, 5015 and 5000 Hydrogen Sensors provide additional capabilities for utilities and industrial customers for transformer fleet monitoring.
Read More >The Heathrow Transformer Explosion: A Preventable Disaster?
March 24, 2025
Discover how the recent Heathrow transformer explosion could have been prevented with hydrogen sensing technology.
Read More >Revolutionary Monitoring System Enhances Safety and Reliability of Underground Vault Transformers
March 24, 2025
H2scans HY-VAULT with continuous hydrogen monitoring to prevent underground transformer failures, enhancing safety and energy security
Read More >Understanding Electric Asset Impact on Industrial Safety
March 4, 2025
Learn how proper monitoring and maintenance of electric assets like transformers and circuit breakers can prevent failures, reduce hazards, and improve safety.
Read More >Hydrogen Monitoring: The Unsung Hero of Transformer Fleet Management
February 28, 2025
Discover how hydrogen monitoring provides early fault detection, prevents failures, and offers a cost-effective solution for transformer fleet management.
Read More >Causes of Power Transformer Failures in Industrial Applications
February 28, 2025
Explore the key causes of transformer failures in industrial settings, including electrical faults, thermal stress and maintenance issues, and how to prevent them.
Read More >The Value of Measuring Hydrogen: Why Early Detection Matters for Transformer Health
February 28, 2025
Learn how early hydrogen detection helps utilities prevent transformer failures, reduce costs, and optimize monitoring strategies for long-term reliability.
Read More >How Long Will My Transformer Last?
February 26, 2025
Explore how aging infrastructure, EV adoption, and renewables impact transformer reliability. Learn key insights from experts in our latest webinar
Read More >Reducing Manufacturing Downtime Using Single Gas Transformer Monitoring
February 20, 2025
Every minute of downtime costs your business thousands of dollars. But what if you could detect issues before they fail? Learn how to secure your energy source.
Watch >Trends in Online DGA Monitoring for Power Transformers: Navigating the Future of Grid Reliability
February 14, 2025
As the power industry evolves, so do transformer monitoring solutions. Read about emerging trends like the development of hydrogen-only analytics.
Read More >Did You Know? NFPA 70B: Industrial Safety and Code Compliance
February 11, 2025
Learn how NFPA 70B impacts industrial safety and how H2scan solutions help you stay compliant with predictive maintenance and code requirements.
Read More >Managing Hydrogen Risk in Battery Systems, Best Practices from IEEE and Fire Codes
February 7, 2025
Gain a more comprehensive understanding of effective hydrogen risk management in battery systems with our educational webinar.
Watch >Hydrogen in Electrical Transformers
February 7, 2025
Discover why hydrogen gas detection acts as the ideal early warning indicator for transformer issues and is more accessible and cost-effective than ever before.
Watch >Navigating the Complex Landscape of Battery Room Safety in Europe
January 22, 2025
Get a comprehensive overview of the critical safety considerations surrounding stationary battery and energy storage systems in Europe.
Download >Global Hydrogen Review - Sensing Safety
January 15, 2025
Explore how H2scan's hydrogen sensors bolster the safety in green hydrogen transport, addressing challenges like pipeline embrittlement and leakage
Read More >The Evolution of Battery Energy Storage
January 14, 2025
Explore the evolution of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the role in grid stability, renewable integration and benefits for commercial applications.
Read More >H2scan Introduces Intrinsically Safe Gen 5 Hydrogen Analyzer Family for Hazardous Location Applications
December 4, 2024
H2scan introduces a new series of intrinsically safe (IS) Gen 5 Hydrogen Analyzers.
Read More >Transformer Life Expectancy
November 27, 2024
Discover how H2scans Gen 5 hydrogen sensors enable real-time fault detection, dissolved gas analysis and smarter asset management.
Read More >Ensuring Battery Room Safety in Europe: Navigating Standards and Best Practices
October 24, 2024
Navigate European battery room safety with this comprehensive guide to regulations, IEC standards, risk mitigation, and compliance for standby battery systems & battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Read More >Real-time, Continuous Monitoring Identifies Defective Transformer for Caribbean Utility
October 11, 2024
Learn how a Caribbean power utility used H2scan’s hydrogen sensor technology to improve transformer reliability, prevent outages and ensure grid stability
Explore >Managing Hydrogen Risk in Stationary Battery Systems
October 9, 2024
Explore risks of hydrogen in battery storage systems and learn best practices for safety, standards compliance and monitoring solutions with hydrogen sensors
Read More >New Partnership for Hydrogen Sensors with H2scan as an Exclusive Partner in Germany and Switzerland
October 9, 2024
Angst+Pfister Sensors and Power AG, a leading provider of cutting-edge sensors and power technologies, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with H2scan.
Read More >Managing Hydrogen Risk in Energy Storage & Battery Backup Systems
September 4, 2024
Understanding the risks associated with energy storage systems (ESS) is crucial for anyone involved in designing, operating or maintaining facilities using VRLA, VLA, and Ni-Cad batteries
Download >Intrinsically Safe (IS) Certification: A Critical Feature or a Strategic Benefit? Or Both?
August 12, 2024
Explore how Intrinsically Safe (IS) certification is a strategic benefit ensuring safety, efficiency, and competitive edge in the growing hydrogen ecosystem.
Read More >Transformer Life Expectancy - How Long will Your Transformers Last
August 1, 2024
Aging transformer fleets face unprecedented pressures from distributed energy resources. As demand spikes, utilities confront the reality of transformer replacement.
Watch >The Value of Hydrogen Monitoring in Transformers
August 1, 2024
While utilities have been measuring transformer health for the largest units, monitoring the entire transformer fleet is a better operational practice to ensure constant energy operation.
Watch >Trends in Online DGA Monitoring
August 1, 2024
Learn how utilities must adopt new strategies to help maintain the power grid amidst accelerated asset stress and extended lead times for replacements
Watch >Early Detection Solutions Are Now a Must with Today’s Aging and Compromised Energy Grid
July 31, 2024
As the U.S. faces an aging and compromised energy grid, early detection solutions for transformer health are becoming essential.
Download >Hydrogen Monitoring of Liquid-Filled Transformers: A Key Tool to Improving Transformer Reliability
July 31, 2024
Due to ever-increasing demand and the innate criticality continuous transformer monitoring systems must include one key early detection tool that is often overlooked or misunderstood - hydrogen monitoring DGA.
Download >Hydrogen economy: oil
July 30, 2024
Explore how real-time hydrogen monitoring enhances oil refinery efficiency, safety and profitability, addressing capacity challenges and rising demand.
Read More >Hydrogen economy: clean energy
July 30, 2024
Discover how hydrogen is advancing clean energy and the required safety requirements needed through real-time monitoring supporting.
Read More >Early Detection Saves Latin American Utility from Widespread Power Outage
July 24, 2024
Discover how a major Latin American utility used H2scan hydrogen sensors to improve transformer monitoring, reduce outages and strengthen energy reliability
Explore >A Primer on the Codes and Standards Governing Battery Safety and Compliance
July 24, 2024
Explore how integrating hydrogen sensors into battery management systems enhances safety in energy storage applications.
Read More >Getting a Sense of Hydrogen
July 24, 2024
Discover how hydrogen sensing enhances safety and efficiency from production to end-use applications.
Read More >Can You Predict Your Next Transformer Failure?
July 22, 2024
Learn how hydrogen sensors can predict transformer failures to avoid costly disruptions, enhance safety and protect your transformer fleet with affordable and reliable monitoring.
Read More >Solid-state Hydrogen Monitors to Help Asset Managers
July 4, 2024
Learn how H2scans solid-state hydrogen sensors monitor transformer health and grid reliability in modern utility and power systems.
Read More >H2scan Launches Four Critical New Hydrogen Monitoring and Sensing Solutions
May 7, 2024
H2scan announces the launch of four new critical hydrogen sensors and monitoring solutions.
Read More >H2scan Solid State Hydrogen Sensors Exceed 1.3 Billion Field-Proven Service Hours
April 30, 2024
H2scan's solid state hydrogen sensors exceed 1.3 billion field-proven service hours in use on multiple industrial applications.
Read More >Mitigating Transformer Aging: The Critical Triad of Heat, Moisture and Oxygen
April 3, 2024
Extend transformer lifespan by addressing key aging factors: heat, moisture and oxygen. Learn maintenance tips and benefits of GRIDSCAN™ 6000 Multi-Sense Monitor.
Read More >Answers to Your Transformer Dissolved Gas Analysis Questions and Fault Identification Methods
March 5, 2024
Dissolved gas analysis is simply the identification, measurement and interpretation of the gases that are dissolved in a transformer’s insulating liquid. As the insulating systems age or when the transformer experiences a fault, gases are produced.
Read More >H2scan Unveils the BRD-O1: Simplifying Hydrogen Detection with Advanced Features for Stationary Battery and Area Monitoring Applications
March 1, 2024
Discover the BRD-O1 by H2scan, hydrogen sensor for stationary battery and area monitoring with Modbus, alarms, and easy configuration.
Read More >I got 99 Problems, but the Online DGA Monitor Ain’t One
January 31, 2024
Discover how H2scan's online DGA monitors solve transformer issues with accurate hydrogen sensing and zero false alarms. Say goodbye to unreliable data.
Read More >H2scan Celebrates Completion of Manufacturing Expansion
January 29, 2024
H2scan celebrates the expansion of its manufacturing facility, boosting capacity and growing demand for hydrogen sensing solutions.
Read More >Battery Room Hydrogen Monitoring with the H2SCAN HY-ALERTA 5021
January 23, 2024
Learn about the importance of hydrogen monitoring in battery rooms and how to mitigate the risk of hydrogen build-up in the space.
Watch >The Tools You Should Have in Your Transformer Reliability Toolbox
October 27, 2023
Learn the essential tools and monitoring you need for quality DGA and transformer monitoring
Read More >Best Practices and Guidelines for Battery Safety and Compliance
August 21, 2023
H2scan's Jeff Donato discusses "Best Practices and Guidelines for Battery Safety and Compliance" in Electricity Today.
Read More >Safety Critical to Delivering on Hydrogen’s Sustainability Promises
August 21, 2023
On Hydrogen Week, H2scan's CEO Dave Meyers reflect on hydrogen's status as a next-gen fuel for a cleaner world.
Read More >Quality Excellence: Celebrating Our ISO 9001 Certification
July 25, 2023
H2scan has achieved ISO 9001 quality certification, a feat that reflects its unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Read More >H2scan Demonstrates Commitment to Growing Need for Battery Room Safety
May 17, 2023
Hydrogen detection is critical for battery room safety and H2scan is educating the market about cost effective solutions.
Read More >H2scan Expands Market Presence in Battery Room Safety with EnviroGuard Reseller Agreement
May 8, 2023
H2scan and EnviroGuard signed agreement to bring H2scan's HY-ALERTA 5021 hydrogen sensor to battery room safety applications.
Read More >Monitoring Hydrogen in Transformer Fleets
April 25, 2023
H2scan’s Leon White answers: “What can managers of electricity infrastructure assets do to detect fault conditions in transformer fleets?”
Read More >H2scan Launches HY-ALERTA 5021 Hydrogen Sensor for Maintenance-Free Battery Room Safety Monitoring
March 8, 2023
H2scan launches 10+ year maintenance-free HY-ALERTA 5021 Solid-State Area Hydrogen Monitor to protect battery rooms from explosive hydrogen
Read More >When Does it Make Sense to Pay Big Bucks for a Multi-Gas DGA Monitor?
February 23, 2023
A single-gas, hydrogen sensor, does essentially the same job as the multi-gas unit, but at a fraction of the cost (~$6,000-8,000 vs $40,000).
Read More >H2scan Launches HyView Display to Advance Transformer and Battery Room Hydrogen Safety Solutions
February 2, 2023
H2scan Launches HyView Display Product to Advance Electrical Transformer and Battery Room Hydrogen Safety Solutions
Read More >Liquid-Filled Transformers: They’re trying to tell us something, but what are they saying?
January 17, 2023
Read More >H2scan's GRIDSCAN 5000 Becomes First On-Line Continuous Hydrogen Monitoring Sensor for the Detection of Gas Formation in Liquid-Immersed Transformers to Receive FM Approval
December 16, 2022
H2scan continues hydrogen sensor innovation with GRIDSCAN 5000, the 1st online transformer monitoring sensor at FM6250 standard
Read More >H2scan Names David Meyers President and Chief Executive Officer
July 11, 2022
David Meyers replaces retiring founder Dennis Reid. Meyers will build on recent $70 million investment to accelerate hydrogen economy growth
Read More >H2scan Announces Successful $70 Million Capital Raise
February 22, 2022
H2scan, a leader in hydrogen sensors for electricity utilities and industrial markets, raised $70 million capital for rapid expansion.
Read More >David Meyers Joins H2scan as Chief Operating Officer
February 22, 2022
H2scan, a world leader in hydrogen sensing solutions announced prior board member David Meyers joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.
Read More >H2scan Has Begun Shipping Prototypes of its Next-Generation...
July 28, 2021
H2scan begins shipping prototypes of its next-gen hydrogen sensor with enhanced accuracy, response and design for industrial use
Read More >Report Highlights Positive Climate Impact of H2scan Online Hydrogen Monitors
June 7, 2021
New report shows H2scans online hydrogen monitors significantly reduce CO? emissions and improve transformer efficiency for a greener power grid.
Read More >H2scan Names Bill Whitehead International Accounts Sales Director for Transformers
March 22, 2021
H2scan names Bill Whitehead as International Accounts Sales Director for Transformers, strengthening global growth and customer support initiatives.
Read More >H2scan Carbon Assessment Report
February 11, 2021
H2scans carbon assessment report details the environmental benefits of its hydrogen sensors, highlighting emissions reduction and climate impact insights.
Read More >Achieve refinery cost savings with real-time hydrogen monitoring
December 10, 2020
Discover how real-time hydrogen monitoring from H2scan helps refineries reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance safety in hydrogen processes.
Read More >H2scan HY-OPTIMA® Delivers Real-Time Hydrogen Monitoring in Synthesis Gas Applications
December 9, 2020
H2scans HY-OPTIMA sensor delivers accurate, real-time hydrogen monitoring in synthesis gas applications, boosting efficiency and process control.
Read More >Attend H2scan's Free Webinar on Hydrogen Monitoring in Transformers
December 8, 2020
The HY-OPTIMA 2700 offers reliable, real-time hydrogen measurement for industrial processes, enhancing safety, efficiency and system performance.
Read More >H2scan Deploys New Automated Sensor Calibration Manufacturing Technology for Faster Delivery of Real Time Gas Sensors
September 16, 2020
H2scan deploys new automated sensor calibration manufacturing technology for faster delivery of real time gas sensors
Read More >H2scan launches new podcast with special guest Alan Ross
September 3, 2020
H2scan debuts its hydrogen industry podcastdiscussing critical hydrogen safety considerations and developments in the growing hydrogen economy.
Read More >H2scan Announces Increased Manufacturing Capacity for Gen5 System
July 30, 2020
H2scan announces significant expansion of manufacturing capabilities for its Gen5 hydrogen monitoring system
Read More >H2scan Raises $13.5 Million in New Capital
January 15, 2020
H2scan using capital to increase production capacity & accelerate delivery time for Gen 5 ultra-small & precise hydrogen sensor technology.
Read More >H2scan Commissions New Environmental Conditioning Lab For Increased Production of HY-OPTIMA Hydrogen Monitoring Products and Certification of New Customized Analyzer Products
June 26, 2019
H2Scan has commissioned new Environmental Conditioning Lab for Increased Production of HY-OPTIMA Hydrogen Monitoring and Analyzer Products
Read More >H2scan to Launch New HY-ALERTA® Gen 5 Fixed Area Hydrogen Gas Safety Monitor for Fast Hydrogen Measurement and No Maintenance
April 1, 2019
H2scan unveils its maintenance-free HY-ALERTA Gen 5 fixed-area hydrogen gas safety monitor, delivering fast, accurate hydrogen measurement for enhanced industrial safety applications.
Read More >Improve Tail Gas Process Control Using Real Time Hydrogen Monitoring...
May 10, 2018
Learn how H2scan's hydrogen monitoring solutions enhance tail gas process control for operational efficiency, reduce costs and safety in industrial applications
Read More >Sensing a new market...
March 3, 2018
Discover how H2scan is expanding into new markets with innovative hydrogen sensing technologies, a leader in the growing hydrogen economy and energy transition
Read More >Company mitigates refinery industry challenges...
October 27, 2017
Discover how H2scan's advanced hydrogen sensing technology helps refineries overcome operational challenges, improve safety and maximize process efficiency
Read More >Technical device maker H2scan partners with French engineering firm Altran
April 2, 2017
H2scan, a leading hydrogen sensing technology provider, announces strategic partnership with Altran, expanding technical capabilities and market reach across Europe
Read More >RTS Africa Engineering provides hydrogen monitoring solution for petrochemical refineries and other process industry applications
March 4, 2017
RTS Africa Engineering provides hydrogen monitoring solution for petrochemical refineries and other process industry applications
Read More >H2scan's product demo videos
March 4, 2017
Watch H2scans product demo videos to see our hydrogen sensors in action. Learn about features, applications, and performance in real-world scenarios
Read More >Altran makes an equity investment in H2scan, and becomes its strategic development partner
March 2, 2017
Altran makes an equity investment in H2scan to become a strategic partner
Read More >H2scan Corporation Appoints Michael Allman as CEO
November 17, 2016
Former Southern California Gas Company CEO strengthens H2scan leading position in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for H2 monitoring
Read More >H2scan's HY-ALERTA® 500 Handheld Hydrogen Leak Detector is the industry's most versatile, portable hydrogen leak detector
April 1, 2016
Discover the HY-ALERTA 500, H2scans portable hydrogen leak detector offering unmatched versatility, accuracy and reliability across industries
Read More >The HY-OPTIMA® 2700 Series hydrogen specific process analyzer from H2scan uses a solid-state, nonconsumable sensor
March 2, 2016
The HY-OPTIMA 2700 from H2scan uses a solid-state, non-consumable sensor for accurate hydrogen-specific process gas analysis in industrial settings
Read More >Parker signs deal with H2scan products
January 2, 2016
Parker Hannifin partners with H2scan to distribute advanced hydrogen sensing products, expanding access to reliable gas detection solutions worldwide.
Read More >H2scan's New Gen 5 System Is First to Provide Hydrogen Gas Safety Sensing to Reduce Explosion Risk of Distribution Transformers
February 2, 2015
H2scan's New Gen 5 System Is First to Provide Hydrogen Gas Safety Sensing to Reduce Explosion Risk of Distribution Transformers
Read More >H2scan is proud to introduce the HY-OPTIMA® 2710, a new hydrogen analyzer specifically designed to provide high accuracy measurements at low hydrogen concentrations
January 1, 2015
H2scan proudly announces HY-OPTIMA 2710 new hydrogen analyzer designed to provide high accuracy measurements at low hydrogen concentrations
Read More >H2scan to Supply ABB with Advanced Sensor Technology for Hydrogen Measurement in Contaminant Gas Streams
October 2, 2014
H2scan to Supply ABB with Advanced Gas Sensor Technology for Hydrogen Measurement in Contaminant Gas Streams
Read More >Firms partner: deliver complete light hydrocarbon measuring, analytics
September 2, 2014
Read More >Servomex and H2scan Partnership Challenges Traditional Sensing with Innovative Technologies for HP Processes
July 8, 2014
Servomex and H2scan partner to provide complete light hydrocarbon measurement and analytical solutions to Servomex HP and NG customers.
Read More >Michael Allman Elected Chairman of the Board of H2scan Corporation
May 8, 2014
H2scan, provider of accurate & affordable hydrogen leak detection and gas monitoring announced Michael Allman's election as Board Chairman.
Read More >Exxon Installs Industry-Leading Hydrogen Analyzing Technology into its Gas Chromatography System
July 9, 2013
Exxon Installs H2Scan's Industry-Leading Hydrogen Analyzing Technology into its Gas Chromatography System using the HY-OPTIMA 720AS-GC sensor
Read More >Drift and Cross-Sensitivity Reduction in Solid-State Hydrogen Sensors - Palladium-based hydrogen sensors have been extensively studied due to their inherent specificity to hydrogen and the minimal effect of interference gases on accuracy. Sensor drift and the need for re-calibration have limited their widespread acceptance in some markets. Traditionally chemical sensors are re-calibrated periodically by applying known gas concentrations.
January 9, 2013
Read More >Parker Adds Industry-Leading Hydrogen Sensing Systems to its Instrumentation Offerings
December 12, 2012
Parker adds hydrogen sensing systems to instrumentation offerings as exclusive manufacturer of co-branded process systems.
Read More >H2scan Officially Added to Honeywell UOP's Schedule A
April 24, 2012
H2Scan added to Honeywell's UOP's Schedule A Bringing Increased Visibility & Direct Leads for H2scan's Industry-leading Hydrogen Analyzers
Read More >H2scan Corporation Receives the Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency (KOSHA) Certificate of Compliance on its HY-ALERTA® 1600 Area Hydrogen Monitor and the HY-OPTIMA 1700 In-line Process Analyzer
November 23, 2008
H2scan receives Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency (KOSHA) Certificate of Compliance for area hydrogen monitor and process analyzer
Read More >H2scan Corporation to Exhibit and Present at the 2nd China International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo in Shanghai, China
November 12, 2008
H2scan Corporation to Exhibit and Present at the 2nd China International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo in Shanghai, China
Read More >H2scan Corporation to Exhibit the HY-ALERTA® 2600 Explosion Proof Area Hydrogen Monitor at the 4th Annual High Temperature Reactor Technology Conference in Washington, D.C.
September 17, 2008
H2scan Exhibits HY-ALERTA 2600 Explosion Proof Area Hydrogen Monitor at 4th Annual High Temperature Reactor Technology Conference.
Read More >H2scan Corporation Donates HY-ALERTA® 500 Handheld Hydrogen Leak Detector to Formula Zero Championship Race Series Team
August 7, 2008
H2scan Corporation Donates HY-ALERTA 500 Handheld Hydrogen Leak Detector to Formula Zero Championship Race Series Team
Read More >H2scan Secures $4 Million in Series D Funding
July 29, 2008
Proceeds used to upgrade production and R&D facility, purchase equipment and provide additional funds for sales and marketing efforts
Read More >H2scan Corporation to Present at the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society of Los Angeles (ISALA)
July 17, 2008
H2scan Corporation to Present at the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society of Los Angeles (ISALA)
Read More >H2scan Corporation Promotes Prabhu Soundarrajan to Director of Strategic Applications Development Focused on Chlorine and Petrochemical Markets
July 16, 2008
H2scan promotes Prabhu Soundarrajan to Director of Strategic Applications Development focused on chlorine and petrochemical markets
Read More >H2scan Announces New Distributors in Turkey, Venezuela and Columbia
July 10, 2008
H2scan Corporation today announced new distributors Mikro Elektronik in Turkey and Petromarket Services LLC in Venezuela and Columbia.
Read More >H2scan Completes Upgrade and Construction of State-of-the-Art Manufacturing and Research & Development Facility
June 19, 2008
H2scan announced it has completed the upgrade and construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facility in Valencia, California.
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