PDC's compressors (diaphragm) for use in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (car, bus and forklift fueling) as well as solar power, wind energy and biomass power. Typical gases include Silane, Fluorine and Nitrogen Trifluoride and many other specialty gases.

• Contamination-free compression - Triple diaphragm construction and elastomeric seals isolate process gas from hydraulic oil. The quality of gas entering and discharging the compressor are the same
• Filters and Oil Removal Systems Are Not Necessary - Hydraulic oil cannot migrate into the process gas

All process-wetted components are constructed from corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel to prevent any contamination to the process gas. The use of carbon steel in the process system results in corrosion, contamination and ultimately leads to premature failure of diaphragms, increases cost of spare parts, maintenance frequency and causes more down-time.

• Superior diaphragm life - All aspects of hydrogen compressor (diaphragm) design are intended to enhance component life, improve operability and reduce and simplify maintenance. Diaphragm cavity contours, which control stress in the diaphragms, are carefully controlled to provide uniform stress distribution. These cavity contours are computer engineered utilizing Finite Element Analysis techniques, which results in our state-of the-art design. Special manufacturing processing is used on the diaphragm surfaces to enhance fatigue life
• Extended Diaphragm Life - Many of our customers have experienced continuous running times of 10,000 to 40,000 hours between routine maintenance minimizing the need for spare parts replacement
• Low Maintenance - Typically, only routine oil changes are necessary
• Unique Oil Distribution System - The hydraulic system is designed in such a way as to assure uniform diaphragm deflection, prevent knocks, vibration, cavitation and yield smooth, quiet compressor operation. Unique, oil distribution techniques are employed to eliminate pressure differentials and gradients. The system utilizes an automatic priming pump, positive displacement high-pressure injection pump and oil relief valve with bypass valve for easy and smooth starting

• Safe - For compression of highly reactive gases, PDC uses non-flammable hydraulic fluid and wetted materials of construction are compatible to the reactive gas
• Environmentally safe -Our crank-cases do not need to be purged or vented. Therefore, there is no leakage of gas into the atmosphere
• Fast acting Leak Detection System - To detect and indicate diaphragm and seal failure
• Safety interlocks - Features include alarms and shutdowns for low suction, high discharge, low oil, low water coolant, diaphragm and or o-ring failure. The compressor will be completely instrumented for automatic operation

An application that would require two stages on a reciprocating compressor can be handled with one stage by a hydrogen compressors (diaphragm). This reduces costs and maintenance.

• Soft, High-Strength Plastics for Check Valves - Reduce leakage, improve efficiency, extend equipment life, and reduce noise levels
• Below 85 dBA @ 1 meter - Extremely low noise level without the need for sound proofing enclosure

• Duplex and multi-stage designs are available to accommodate a wide range of pressures and flows
• Duplex units are capable of compressing different gases simultaneously
• Simplex units are field-convertible to increase flow
• Duplex units provide twice the flow with 1/3 Hp consumption