Hydrogen Compressor Solutions for Energy and Mobility

Are you curious about the role of compressors in the world of hydrogen energy and mobility? Let's explore this crucial technology in a way that's easy to understand.

Compressors are essential tools in the hydrogen industry, helping us harness the power of this clean energy carrier. Let's break down the key concepts and understand their significance.

Why Hydrogen Matters in Energy Transition

Hydrogen is a key player in moving away from fossil fuels. It's a clean energy carrier, promising to transform sectors that are hard to decarbonize. However, it’s not an energy source itself; it’s made from other energy sources.

Advantages of Hydrogen:

• Burns cleanly, emitting only water and energy.
• Stores a lot of energy per unit of weight.
• Can be produced from low-carbon sources.
• Used for fuel, energy transportation, energy storage, and more.
• A solution for "hard to abate" sectors with limited alternatives.

Despite its potential, challenges remain, like its current high production cost, transportation complexities, and the need for new safety standards.

Types of Hydrogen:

Hydrogen comes in different "colors" based on production methods:

• Brown: Extracted from coal using gasification.
• Grey: Extracted from natural gas using steam-methane reforming.
• Blue: Fossil-based production with carbon capture technology (lower emissions).
• Green: Produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy (zero emissions).
• Pink: Produced by electrolysis using nuclear power (low carbon).
• Clean: Typically refers to blue and green hydrogen.

The Role of Compressors:

Compressors play a crucial role in preparing hydrogen for various applications, such as energy generation and transportation. They help increase hydrogen pressure, making it suitable for storage and distribution.

Hydrogen Compression for Mobility:

In the emerging hydrogen mobility sector, different compression solutions are needed for various applications. Compressors are used to prepare hydrogen for transportation, and the choice of technology depends on factors like flow rate and pressure requirements.

Compressors are essential components in the hydrogen energy and mobility landscape. As we move towards a sustainable future, understanding the role of compressors in the hydrogen value chain becomes increasingly important. They enable the efficient use and distribution of hydrogen, bringing us one step closer to a cleaner, greener world.

Burckhardt Compression is a worldwide market leader for reciprocating compressor systems and the only manufacturer and service provider that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. We offer reliable, high-performance compression solutions developed in true partnership with our clients, combining our advanced engineering expertise with the strongest product portfolio in the industry. As a solutions provider, we execute projects in a collaborative manner, with competence, efficiency and speed. Our comprehensive H2 compressor portfolio includes diaphragm compressors for lower flows and reliable oil-free high-pressure piston compressors for higher flows. This allows us to meet the needs of various H2 applications such as trailer filling and fuel stations.

Equally important, Burckhardt Compression's aftermarket and service capabilities are supported by an extensive network of service hubs around the world.

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