Hydrogenation under pressure?
Safe and controlled hydrogenation under demanding lab conditions
“We’ve always done it this way”
is not a safety strategy. Hydrogenation is one of the most safety-critical processes in chemical research.
Yet in many laboratories, gas consumption measurement, pressure control and process monitoring still rely heavily on manual intervention and operator experience. As requirements for safety, traceability and reproducibility continue to increase, modern process control is no longer just an option — it is becoming a necessity. Because when working with hydrogen, small errors can have consequences far beyond a failed experiment.
Control the process. Improve reproducibility. Increase safety.
Your challenges in hydrogenation
Operating under high pressure conditions
Ensuring process safety
Achieving reproducible results
Controlling complex reactions
The right setup makes all the difference
setup – The BHC
Fully automated hydrogenation
BHC – Berghof Hydrogen Control
Hydrogenation means responsibility. For the process. For safety. For the results. The core of fully automated hydrogenation is Berghof Process Control software together with the in-house developed Gasboard. Combined with a Berghof high-pressure reactor, they form the fully automated hydrogenation process control system BHC.
When hydrogen is consumed during the chemical reaction, the system automatically replenishes gas until the previously defined reaction pressure is reached again. This keeps the reaction pressure constant throughout the process – while simultaneously recording and documenting gas consumption without gaps.
Key benefits:
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Define abort criteria and Safe Mode
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Recipe control
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Purging with inert gas
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Gas exchange with reactive gas
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Gas consumption measurement
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Other gases
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Data logging
Semi-automated hydrogenation,
BRG – Berghof Reactor Gas Burette
The entry-level model: Ideal for laboratories that need reproducible hydrogenation and automatic gas consumption measurement without investing in a fully automated solution.
Semi-automated control delivers high reproducibility and simplified process handling. Thanks to flexible use with a wide range of gases, the BRG is the ideal entry point for automated gas consumption measurement in chemical research.
Key benefits:
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Define abort criteria and Safe Mode
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Recipe control
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Purging with inert gas
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Gas exchange with reactive gas
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Gas consumption measurement
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Other gases
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Data logging
workflow – The BRG
Two solutions. One goal.
Berghof offers two tailored solutions for controlled hydrogenation and precise gas consumption measurement:
BRG – the flexible and cost-effective entry into automated gas consumption measurement
BHC – fully automated hydrogenation process control for maximum safety, traceability and process consistency
It’s not about the product.
It’s about finding the right solution for your process.
Discuss your requirements with our experts and find the right setup together.
