H2 Trailer Filling

Compressor Solutions for Hydrogen Trailer Filling

Hydrogen fuel stations for heavy-duty vehicles demand a large amount of hydrogen. Shipped by GH2 trailers, the increased amount of hydrogen requires compressor systems with a sufficiently high flow.

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 Compressor

  • 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 Compressor

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		 15 / 33
62 / 137		 51 / 38
168 / 225		 5’500 / 217
7’400 / 290		 4’000 / 157
4’500 / 180		 2’500 / 98
3’000 / 120
MD10-D
MD10-M		 28 / 62
101 / 223		 89 / 66
261 / 350		 6’000 / 236
7’600 / 300		 4’000 / 157
5’000 / 200		 2’500 / 98
3’000 / 120
MD12-D
MD12-M		 34 / 75
125 / 275		 107 / 80
316 / 424		 6’000 / 236
7’600 / 300		 4’000 / 157
5’000 / 200		 2’500 / 98
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 134 / 295 202 / 271 4’100 / 160 4’250 / 170 6’100 / 240
4C3S 550 / 1’213 698 / 936 6’000 / 236 5’000 / 197 11’000 / 433

Numbers based on calculation example compressor skid for trailer filling station. Gas suction pressure: 30 bar a / 435 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.

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