Gas Boosters

As the demand for hydrogen-powered vehicles continues to rise, hydrogen refuelling stations must meet the critical need for efficient gas compression. Haskel pneumatic-driven gas boosters are vital in hydrogen refuelling stations by compressing hydrogen gas from low to high pressure, ensuring it’s ready for storage and refuelling. Whether hydrogen is sourced from an electrolyser at low pressure (around 30 bar), a pipeline at medium pressure (50-80 bar), or delivered at higher pressures (200-500 bar), Haskel’s compression technology boosts it to the required refuelling pressures, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Achieving the Right Pressure for Refuelling

• Hydrogen refuelling stations typically need to compress the gas to either 350 bar or 700 bar, depending on the type of vehicle:
• 350 bar is generally used for heavy-duty vehicles such as buses and trucks, providing the power and range required for these large vehicles.
• 700 bar is used for lighter vehicles like passenger cars, maximising the storage capacity of smaller onboard fuel tanks. The higher the gas pressure, the greater the vehicle’s range.

With Haskel’s pneumatic-driven gas boosters, refuelling stations can achieve the necessary gas compression to meet these demanding pressures, ensuring that vehicles receive the optimal amount of hydrogen for longer driving ranges.

Maintaining Hydrogen Purity During Compression

Maintaining hydrogen purity is crucial for the proper functioning of fuel cells in hydrogen-powered vehicles. Contaminants in hydrogen can damage fuel cells, making it essential to prevent cross-contamination during compression. Haskel’s pneumatic-driven gas boosters are specifically designed to preserve gas purity, ensuring that hydrogen remains free from contaminants throughout the refuelling process. This guarantees the hydrogen being dispensed into fuel cell vehicles meets the stringent quality standards required for safe and efficient operation.

Why Choose Haskel Pneumatic-Driven Gas Boosters?

• Proven Hydrogen Compression Expertise: Haskel’s pneumatic-driven gas boosters are engineered with specific materials designed for hydrogen environments, ensuring the safe handling of this highly reactive gas.
• Preventing Embrittlement: Hydrogen exposure can lead to metal embrittlement, which compromises the integrity of materials. Haskel’s expertise in hydrogen compression ensures that embrittlement issues are effectively managed, preventing component failure and ensuring long-lasting durability.
• Flexibility and Versatility: Whether you are compressing hydrogen for light-duty or heavy-duty vehicles, Haskel pneumatic-driven gas boosters offer a versatile solution that meets the pressure demands of today’s hydrogen refuelling stations.

Hydrogen Storage and Compression

Once compressed, hydrogen is stored in high-pressure tanks at 350–700 bar, ready for dispensing into fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Haskel’s pneumatic-driven gas boosters provide the key to safe, reliable, and efficient hydrogen refuelling by ensuring that the gas is stored at the correct pressure and purity.