H2 Liquefaction

LARGE OIL-FREE COMPRESSOR FOR HYDROGEN LIQUEFACTION

Typically, hydrogen is produced far from where it is consumed. For long distance transportation of large quantities of hydrogen, the liquefied hydrogen (LH2) with much higher density offers clear advantages compared to gaseous hydrogen. LH2 trailers allow substantially more energy being transferred per trans­portation charge. Oil-free compressors are essential for a reliable operation of H2 liquefaction processes.

Burckhardt Compression H2 compressors on order, in execution and delivered enable more than doubling the global (2020) LH2 production capacity with a comprehensive portfolio of H2 feed and refrigeration compressors.

Customer Benefits

  • Burckhardt’s unique agile engineering support for perfect compressor solution fit to specified opera­tion parameters.
  • Superior compressor Mean Time Between Overhaul (MTBO) due to unrivaled Redura® non-lube sealing technology (up to 27’000 h MTBO)
  • Remote compressor supervision and condition monitoring solutions to minimize plant down times and eliminate unplanned outages
  • Global Burckhardt footprint & supply chain ensures reliable on time deliveries for high quantities of large size compressors.
  • Global trusted service organization ensures smooth commissioning & start-up, operation, maintenance & life cycle support.

 

Process Layout

 

Technical Data

Piston Compressors

Type Max. Speed
rpm		 Rated Power
kW / hp		 Max. Rod Load
kN / Ibs		 Width
mm / in		 Height
mm / in		 Length
mm / in		 Cranks
BA 500 9’500 / 12’700 550 / 124’000 8’000 / 314 1’390 / 54 1’000 / 40
2’800 / 110
4’600 / 181
6’400 / 251		 2
4
6
8
BC 450 16’000 / 21’700 900 / 200’000 9’500 / 374 1’600 / 63 1’500 / 59
3’500 / 138
5’500 / 216
7’500 / 295		 2
4
6
8
BE 429 31’000 / 42’100 1’700 / 382’000 11’500 / 453 1’900 / 75 1’800 / 70
4’000 / 158
6’200 / 244
8’800 / 347		 2
4
6
8

 

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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