Maximizing hydrogen production efficiency with UP! Insight

Our customer Wasserstoffproduktion Ostschweiz AG (WPO) operates a state-of-the-art hydrogen production facility in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Powered by hydropower, the plant produces up to 250 tons of CO₂-neutral hydrogen annually - enough to fuel approximately 40 long-haul trucks. To fill trailers efficiently, WPO relies on the MD10-L diaphragm compressor package from Burckhardt Compression. To gain full visibility into compressor performance and maximize availability, the cloud-based monitoring solution UP! Insight has been implemented.

This intelligent system continuously analyzes PLC signals, providing WPO with a real-time overview of compressor status, along with timely alerts and service recommendations. Our technical support team has full access to the data at any time, enabling them to assist with clarifications, review historical trends, identify root causes, and offer expert guidance. This seamless collaboration has significantly enhanced compressor uptime, contributing to greater operational efficiency and reliability for WPO.

“With UP! Insight, we’ve created a solution that transforms raw compressor data into actionable intelligence. It’s not just about monitoring - it’s about enabling smarter decisions, faster interventions, and ultimately, maximizing equipment availability.”

Philipp Wolschner, Digital Product Manager
 

• UP! Insight - cloud-based real-time monitoring
  By analyzing PLC signals in real time, UP! Insight provides a holistic view of the compressor’s operational status. The system automatically notifies the customer of anomalies and delivers tailored service recommendations.
   
• 24/7 technical support and data assessments
  Our expert support team is available to assist with alarm clarification and troubleshooting. In addition, they perform comprehensive data assessments, analyzing historical data and operating patterns to identify root causes and recommend targeted corrective actions.
   
• Service planning support
  By monitoring runtime and component status, UP! Insight enables more efficient planning of field service visits and resource allocation. It also supports data-driven decisions on whether the compressor can continue operating safely.
   
• Component-level diagnostics
  The system successfully identifies issues such as pressure control valve damage and cooling system inefficiencies by analyzing pressure and temperature trends - allowing for timely and targeted interventions.
   
• User-friendly dashboards
  All compressor data is continuously updated and accessible via intuitive dashboards. The customer can view all PLC alerts in a filterable logbook, create custom P&IDs, and monitor the parameters most relevant to his operations.