Hydrogen Transportation Compression Solutions

Hydrogen (H₂) transportation connects production sites with storage facilities, industrial consumers and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Depending on the available infrastructure, hydrogen can be transported through dedicated pipelines or in high pressure tube trailers.

Reliable compression is essential for achieving the pressure required for pipeline transportation, tube trailer filling and transfer into downstream storage or distribution systems. Compressor solutions must maintain the required hydrogen purity while ensuring reliable gas containment and operation under the expected transport profile.

With decades of experience in hydrogen compression and more than 80 years of expertise in reciprocating high pressure compressor technology, LMF develops tailor-made compressor solutions for hydrogen transportation. Every solution is individually engineered according to the transport concept, supply conditions, required pressure and capacity and project-specific requirements.

Recommended Compression Solutions by LMF

Mobile Compressors

Recommended solution for demanding hydrogen transportation and tube trailer filling applications requiring continuous high-speed operation. Pressure-tight crankcase designs for suction pressures of up to 25 bar are available for applications requiring advanced gas containment.

  • Capacity:
    up to 22 Nm³/min
  • Pressure:
    up to 500 bar (lubricated)
    up to 200 bar (non-lubricated)
  • Power consumption:
    up to 900 kW

ISO 13631 Compressors

Recommended solution for continuous 24/7 high-speed hydrogen transportation applications requiring stable flow rates. Pressure-tight crankcase designs for suction pressures of up to 25 bar are available for applications requiring maximum emission control.

  • Capacity:
    up to 15 100 Nm³/h
  • Pressure:
    up to 500 bar (lubricated)
    up to 200 bar (non-lubricated)
  • Power consumption:
    up to 6 MW

API 618 Compressors

Recommended solution for demanding hydrogen pipeline and transportation applications requiring high reliability, availability and project-specific engineering according to API 618.

  • Capacity:
    up to 27 000 Nm³/h
  • Pressure:
    up to 500 bar (non-lubricated)
  • Power consumption:
    up to 6 MW

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FAQs

Hydrogen must be compressed to the pressure required for transportation through pipelines or filling into high pressure tube trailers. The required compressor discharge pressure depends on the hydrogen supply conditions, transport method and downstream storage or distribution system.

Reliable compression helps ensure efficient gas transfer and a continuous hydrogen supply between production sites and end users.

LMF develops compressor solutions for dedicated hydrogen pipelines, tube trailer filling, hydrogen transfer and the connection of production, storage and downstream distribution infrastructure.

Every solution is individually engineered according to the selected transportation concept and complete project requirements.

LMF provides ISO 13631 and API 618 reciprocating high pressure compressor solutions for hydrogen transportation applications.

The appropriate compressor configuration depends on the transport method, supply pressure, required discharge pressure and capacity, hydrogen purity, operating profile and applicable project specifications.

Hydrogen transported in tube trailers may require high gas purity, depending on its downstream use. Oil-free reciprocating compressor solutions eliminate the risk of cylinder lubrication oil entering the hydrogen stream and help maintain the required hydrogen quality.

The appropriate lubricated or oil-free configuration is selected according to the required purity, pressure and downstream application.

Yes. LMF develops tailor-made compressor solutions for hydrogen pipelines, tube trailer filling and other transportation infrastructure.

Every compressor package is individually engineered according to the transport concept, hydrogen supply conditions, required pressure and capacity, operating profile, installation environment and customer specifications.