PDC is the leading equipment packaging and integration provider for hydrogen refueling stations. We have installed more than 90 hydrogen fueling stations to date, representing 85% of the global total. Our hydrogen compressor is used for refueling cars, buses and material handling equipment.

General Specifications for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Compressors


PDC diaphragm compressor as part of Shanghai


PDC diaphragm compressor as part of Shanghai's first hydrogen fuel cell refueling station for vehicles and buses. A joint collaboration between Tongji University, Shell and Linde (formerly BOC)





hydrogen refueling station by Air Liquide


A hydrogen refueling station by Air Liquide, Canada in stalled in Whistler, British Colombia featuring a PDC diaphragm compressor used during the 2010 Winter Olympics for bus fills.





mobile refueling station


PDC supplied diaphragm compressor as part of Linde's mobile refueling station capable of 40/kg/day.








hydrogen refueling station for Air Liquide USA


PDC packaged portable hydrogen refueling station for Air Liquide USA for demonstration and temporary installations.





PDC diaphragm compressor supplied to the Yeager hydrogen refuel station




PDC diaphragm compressor supplied to the Yeager hydrogen refuel station for vehicle fills.





Nitrogen Gas Compressor with Boot Strap Design

PDC designs basic to fully instrumented compression systems in accordance with customer specifications. Compressors range in size from 1 hp to 25 hp. Discharge pressures up to 60,000 psi (4,100 bar).

  • Design pressures to over 60,000 Psi (4,100 bar)
  • Gas flow rates over 1250 SCFM (2000 Nm3/hr)
  • 1 to 250 hp for wide range of flow rates
  • Self-clamping boot strap design for pressures over 10,000 psig (690 bar)
  • Corrosion resistant materials for compatibility with various process applications (300 Series SS, Inconel®, Monel®, etc.)
  • Ductile metals seals to meet low leak rate specifications (10-8 cc/sec Helium)
  • Electric or air driven