H2 Fuel Stations
Compressor Solutions for Hydrogen Fuel Stations
Hydrogen is increasingly used as a fuel in transportation because of its high energy density and environmental sustainability. Hydrogen delivery to fuel stations and vehicle fueling require a variety of different compression solutions.
Burckhardt Compression is one of the global market leaders in the field of reciprocating compressors. Its compressor systems are used in the upstream oil & gas, gas transport and storage, refinery, chemical, petrochemical and industrial gas sectors. We offer oil-free high-pressure compressor systems maintaining hydrogen quality according to SAE J-2719.
Customer Benefits
Diaphragm Compressors
- Cost-efficient compressor solution
- Oil-free high-pressure compression to meet highest hydrogen purity
- Leakage-free hydrogen compression
- Bare compressors, skidded and container-installed compression solutions
- Full range of after-sales services
- Global network of local service centers
Piston Compressors
- Highest gas compression efficiency
- Oil-free high-pressure compression to meet highest hydrogen purity
- Longest mean time between overhauls (MTBO 8’000 – 12’000 hours)
- Small footprint
- Lowest TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
- Bare compressors and skidded compression solutions
- Full range of after-sales services
- Global network of local service centers
Process Layout
Technical Data
Diaphragm Compressors
| Type | Mass Flow kg/h / lbs/h |
Rated Power kW / hp |
Width mm / in |
Height mm / in |
Length mm/in |
| MD2.5-V | 3.4 / 7.5 | 12 / 16 | 2’100 / 85 | 1’500 / 60 | 1’400 / 55 |
| MD5-V | 8.4 / 18.5 | 29 / 39 | 2’400 / 95 | 1’700 / 70 | 1’600 / 65 |
| MD6.5-D, MD6.5-M | 62 / 137 | 168 / 225 | 7’400 / 290 | 4’500 / 180 | 3’000 / 120 |
| MD10-D, MD10-M | 101 / 223 | 261 / 350 | 7’600 / 300 | 5’000 / 200 | 3’000 / 120 |
| MD12-D, MD12-M | 125 / 275 | 316 / 424 | 7’600 / 300 | 5’000 / 200 | 3’000 / 120 |
Piston Compressors
| Type | Mass Flow kg/h / lbs/h |
Rated Power kW / hp |
Width mm / in |
Height mm / in |
Length mm/in |
| 2C3S | 190 / 420 | 270 / 200 | 4’100 / 160 | 4’250 / 170 | 6’100 / 240 |
| 4C3S | 380 / 840 | 540 / 400 | 4’100 / 160 | 4’250 / 170 | 8’050 / 315 |
| 3LP250 | 550 / 1213 | 698 / 936 | 6’000 / 236 | 5’000 / 197 | 11’000 / 433 |
Numbers based on calculation example compressor skid for bus/train/truck fuel station. Gas suction pressure: 15 bar a / 215 psi a, discharge pressure: 450 bar a / 6’500 psi a, temperature: 20 °C (68 °F)
Redura® Rings & Packings
The unique Redura Rings & Packings is an important part of our compressor systems. Redura® stands for unique, heterogeneous sealing systems based on our comprehensive portfolio of standard rings and specifically in-house developed and patented products. Optimized combinations of different ring designs provide superior sealing efficiency and longer lifetime for every application.