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
- Now available up to 550 bar
- 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
Technical Data
Piston Compressors
| Type | Mass Flow kg/h / lbs/h |
Rated Power kW / hp |
Width mm / in |
Height mm / in |
Length mm/in |
| 3C4S | 190 / 420 | 320 / 430 | 4’100 / 160 | 4’250 / 170 | 8’050 / 315 |
| 3LP250 | 550 / 1213 | 698 / 936 | 6’000 / 236 | 5’000 / 197 | 11’000 / 433 |
Diaphragm Compressors
| Type | Mass Flow kg/h / lbs/h |
Rated Power kW / hp |
Width mm / in |
Height mm / in |
Length mm/in |
| MD10-L | 44 / 97 | 89 / 120 | 2’440 / 96 | 2’590 / 102 | 6’100 / 240 |
Numbers based on calculation example compressor skid for bus/train/truck fuel station. Gas suction pressure: 15 bar a / 215 psi a, discharge pressure: 550 bar a / 7’800 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.