Burckhardt Compression ’ s Response to Hydrogen Production
MACHINING & MACHINERY A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
BURCKHARDT COMPRESSION
Burckhardt Compression ’ s Response to Hydrogen Production
An environmental solutions company that was committed to implementing circular economy principles in managing waste to preserve finite natural resources , faced a challenge in maintaining its hydrogen production process due to low natural gas supply . To overcome this issue , Burckhardt Compression supplied a quick , cost-effective solution involving expansion technology , enabling the gas supply to be restored to the required level . This ensured that the hydrogen production process could continue smoothly while meeting sustainability goals .
As part of its commitment to sustainable waste management practices , an environmental solutions company produces hydrogen through steam methane reforming , which is used in various applications such as fuel cell vehicles , power generation , and industrial processes , contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions .
Originally , the company received natural gas at a supply pressure of 16 bar ( 232 psi ). However , it was later advised that the pressure would be gradually reduced to 8 bar ( 116 psi ) and then to 4 bar ( 58 psi ). To maintain hydrogen production , a solution was needed to maintain the natural gas supply at the original pressure of 16 bar . The customer ’ s on-site engineering team had the task of sourcing two compressors quickly , and on a limited budget , which could handle the gradual change in process gas pressure and ensure that the hydrogen production process remained unaffected .
After evaluating their options , the engineering team identified an ideal solution available from Burckhardt Compression , the leading company for compression solutions across a wide range of applications .
Burckhardt Compression supplied and installed two second-hand Laby ® 2K90-2E gas compressors , which had never been used before , allowing for a faster delivery time of only five months , much shorter than that offered by other companies .
The two Laby ® compressors were delivered from stock in Switzerland as bare shaft compressors . Site installation
Burckhardt Compression exceeded expectations throughout the entire project , from quotation to commissioning , operation , and final delivery of the compressors .
and commissioning were carried out by experts from Burckhardt Compression Brazil with support from the engineering team in Switzerland .
Burckhardt Compression delivered a fit-forpurpose , future-proof turnkey solution with a long operational life , maintaining the gas at its original pressure , ensuring sustainable long-term customer investment . The project was also delivered on budget , which allowed it to achieve its goals without incurring more costs .
When the project was completed , a spokesperson for the company concluded :
“ Burckhardt Compression exceeded expectations throughout the entire project , from quotation to commissioning , operation , and final delivery of the compressors . Our partnership and commitment were critical to the success of the project , ensuring that we met all project expectations , including budget , deadline , safety , operational availability , and equipment quality . This project is an excellent example of our ability to deliver exceptional results and will serve as a model for future projects .”
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