Hydrogen compressor safely and efficiently compresses hydrogen into a pressurized state for storage and use. Whether it’s for energy storage in fuel cell systems, industrial processes, or for transportation in tankers and other large vehicles. Our hydrogen compressor can reach pressures up to 3,00 psig.
In order to store and transport hydrogen it needs to be compressed to high and ideally isobaric pressures. Hydrogen is a very light molecule and therefore it takes more energy to compress it to liquid form than it does with other gases. There are 2 main ways to achieve this: mechanical methods which also apply to other gases and physico-chemical methods that apply only to hydrogen. Mechanical compression methods have reached industrial maturity while physico-chemical techniques are still in the research phase.
Reliable Hydrogen Solutions: Hydrogen Diaphragm Compressors Unveiled
When selecting a hydrogen compressor it is important to consider the size, weight, power consumption and cost of the system. Additionally, you should consider how the compressor will be able to operate under the required operating conditions and the space and temperature limitations of the application.
The NEA|HOFER hydrogen compressors use diaphragm technology to reliably compress hydrogen to high and, if required, even very high pressures up to 700 bar (75,000 PSI). This allows you to achieve the higher onboard storage pressures needed for heavy duty vehicles. Using a diaphragm also ensures oil and leak free operation, which is critical for applications with mandated gas purity requirements.
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