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Hydrogen Compressors for Hydrogen Fueling Stations

Driving the Hydrogen Energy Ecosystem

PDC Machines is the global leader in hydrogen compression technology for alternative energy solutions. From our award-winning SimpleFuel™ hydrogen refueling system to our commercial fleet sized hydrogen refueling stations, PDC products lead the hydrogen refueling market for fuel cell vehicles.
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Hydrogen Refueling Stations

Hydrogen Compression

SimpleFuel™

SimpleFuel™

Your Onsite Hydrogen Refueling Station for Automotive, Fleet, and Industrial Applications

The SimpleFuel™ refueler is an onsite hydrogen generation, compression, storage, and fueling system that uses water and electricity to produce 20 kg/day high-purity, fuel cell-grade hydrogen. SimpleFuel™ converts 3.8 gallons of filtered water into enough hydrogen fuel to allow one hydrogen-powered vehicle to travel over 360 miles.

A partnership of technology innovators comprised of PDC Machines and IVYS Energy Solutions makes SimpleFuel™ a cost-effective, safe, and reliable fueling solution aimed at addressing specific refueling needs in automotive and industrial mobility applications.

Awards

PDC Machines is honored to have received awards from the United States Department of Energy and the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce for its SimpleFuel™ appliance.

United States Department of Energy

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The Energy Department announces SimpleFuel™ as the winner of the $1 million H2 Refuel H-Prize Competition. Launched in October 2014, the H2 Refuel H-Prize competition challenged America’s innovators to deploy an onsite hydrogen generation system using electricity or natural gas to fuel hydrogen vehicles that can be used in homes, community centers, small businesses, or similar locations.

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Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce

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The Senate of Pennsylvania recognized businesses which, through adherence to the highest standards of service, contribute in a meaningful way toward a better and more productive society.

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Specifications

Your on-site Hydrogen Fueling Solution

SimpleFuel™ is an all-in-one on-site hydrogen generation and dispensing solution. SimpleFuel™ uses water and electricity to generate high purity hydrogen and dispense fast “opportunity” fills or full fills up to 700 bar.

• Safe • Compact • Enabling • Cost Effective

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Hydrogen Compressors for Renewable Energy Applications

Our contamination-free and leak-tight diaphragm type hydrogen compressors can be applied to:

Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Vehicle icon

Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Vehicles

Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Truck icon

Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Trucks

Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Bus icon

Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Buses

Hydrogen Powered Back-up Fuel Cells for Stationary Power Generation icon

Hydrogen Powered Back-up Fuel Cells for Stationary Power Generation

Conversion of Biomass to Gaseous hydrogen icon

Conversion of Biomass to Gaseous hydrogen

Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Material Handling Vehicles icon

Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Material Handling Vehicles

Hydrogen Powered Back-up Fuel Cells for Telecommunication Towers icon

Hydrogen Powered Back-up Fuel Cells for Telecommunication Towers

Conversion of Solar and Wind Power to Hydrogen Power (Power to gas) icon

Conversion of Solar and Wind Power to Hydrogen Power (Power to gas)

Why PDC Hydrogen Compressors

Why SimpleFuel™

Protecting the environment and building a stronger hydrogen economy

The SimpleFuel™ team believes strongly in energy independence, reducing pollution, increasing energy efficiency, creating a cleaner environment, and building a stronger economy with clean, renewable sources of energy. SimpleFuel™ furthers the growth of a hydrogen infrastructure around the world by providing a convenient alternative fueling option for global consumers that adopt zero emission fuel cell electric vehicles.   It enables fuel cell vehicles for locations currently without hydrogen access. SimpleFuel™ includes hydrogen production of up to 20 kg/day.  As such, SimpleFuel is capable of supporting small fleets of light duty vehicles and or forklift trucks.

Why SimpleFuel™

Ideal Fleet Hydrogen Fueling Stations

SimpleFuel™ is a cost effective fueling solution with a small footprint that can make Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) and material handling equipment (fork-lifts) more accessible to customers in warehouses, community centers, municipalities, small businesses and similar locations. Furthermore, The SimpleFuel™ appliance generates hydrogen onsite, increasing convenience, allowing indoor installations, and eliminating the need for hydrogen delivery. Perfect for Industrial fuel cell vehicle refueling, SimpleFuel™ allows warehouse and small fleet vehicles to top off a tank in just a few minutes.

Why SimpleFuel™

Experience in system integration for hydrogen compressors

The SimpleFuel™ team brings decades of industry experience in system integration and compression. PDC is the # 1 supplier of Hydrogen compressors for installation in hydrogen refueling stations.  Our hydrogen fueling systems serve automobile/vehicle, bus, heavy and light duty trucks, and utility vehicle markets, with nearly 920 compressors installed world-wide and counting.

Key features

Ultra high purity hydrogen compressors

Compression of gases without possibility of any contamination. Triple diaphragm construction isolates process gas from hydraulic oil. Therefore, the quality of gas entering and exiting from the compressor is the same.

Key features

Diaphragm leak detection system

Provided for safe, rapid detection of breaches in the diaphragms and or seals. Fast acting leak detection system automatically shuts down the compressor in the event of an oil or gas leak within the heads, which prevents process gas from contamination.

Key features

No downstream filtration

Of process gases are required

Key features

High pressure hydrogen compressors

Capable of compressing hydrogen up to 1034 bar (15,000 psi)

Key features

Low cost operation

Versus any competing technology. PDC diaphragm type compressors allow for higher compression ratio which results in fewer stages and reduced initial equipment costs.

Key features

Low maintenance & speedy servicing

Continuous improvements in the manufacture of diaphragms and proprietary cavity contour designs are extending maintenance intervals. Some of PDC’s customers have reported 10,000 to 40,000 hours of uptime without any parts replacement except for routine oil changes. Maintenance takes about 4 to 8 hours depending on the size of the compressor.

Key features

Proven hydrogen compression technology

PDC has been manufacturing diaphragm compressors since 1977. With over 900 hydrogen diaphragm compressors installed in alternative energy applications, PDC has earned its reputation as the cutting edge of hydrogen compressor manufacturing, providing reliable compressors with long service intervals.

Key features

Flexible operations: Horizontally opposed compressor designs for high-efficiency operation

Reduced rod load lowers torque and horse power and duplex compressors provide twice the flow and 1/3 hp consumption

Key features

Low noise for hydrogen compression

Operates below 85 dba@ one meter without enclosure

Key features

Thousands of installations

PDC offers unparalleled experience in supplying compressors to the gas producing industry, research and chemical processing industries world-wide.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Complete Hydrogen Compression Solutions in Hydrogen Energy Applications

From Compression modules through full-scale hydrogen refueling commercial stations for hydrogen powered fuel cell electric vehicles, buses, trucks and material handling vehicles. We offer an extensive line of standard compressors and turnkey designed compression systems to meet an array of applications ranging from single-sites to full-scale commercial hydrogen refueling stations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

On-site Hydrogen Fueling Systems: Generation, Compression, Storage and Dispensing

SimpleFuel™ is a cost effective, safe and reliable fueling solution that makes hydrogen fuel more accessible to fuel cell vehicle customers in the automotive, fleet and industrial sectors. This technology can be used for Industrial fuel cell vehicle refueling, for forklifts in distribution centers or fuel cell vehicles at fleet hubs, business offices, or similar locations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

PDC Machines is the Preferred Hydrogen Refueling Station Manufacturer World-Wide

PDC Machines has developed partnerships with the largest gas producers, researchers and renewable energy technology companies to create and promote the growth of practical and commercial worldwide acceptance of hydrogen as an energy source. Our gas compression equipment is found in demonstration and commercial installations worldwide for hydrogen refueling stations for automobiles, buses and material handling vehicles.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Multiple stage configurations

PDC offers single, or multi-stage configurations to meet higher compression ratios and greater flow capacities.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Performance, Reliability and Service of Hydrogen Fueling Systems

PDC compressors are the first choice when contamination-free, leak-tight gas compression is required. Our diaphragm compressors are designed to provide high quality, high reliability, low maintenance and extended service intervals. We have earned a reputation for delivering the highest quality product on-time, at the most competitive pricing and strong after sales service support

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Component and System Packagers for Complete Hydrogen Refueling Stations

With decades of experience in hydrogen compression system integration and process knowledge, we are the preferred source for component and systems packaging for hydrogen fueling applications and hydrogen refueling stations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Experienced Hydrogen Fuel Station Manufacturer at pressures up to 15,000 psig/1,000 barg

PDC is on the leading edge of engineering and manufacturing methods used for 5,000 psig/350 barg and 10,000 psig/ 700 barg gas compression to enable commercialized solutions to take hold in the emerging marketplace. We also provide high pressure diaphragm compressors for 13,000 psig/900 barg and 15,000 psig/1000 barg for specialized applications.

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Why SimpleFuel™

Protecting the environment and building a stronger hydrogen economy

The SimpleFuel™ team believes strongly in energy independence, reducing pollution, increasing energy efficiency, creating a cleaner environment, and building a stronger economy with clean, renewable sources of energy. SimpleFuel™ furthers the growth of a hydrogen infrastructure around the world by providing a convenient alternative fueling option for global consumers that adopt zero emission fuel cell electric vehicles.   It enables fuel cell vehicles for locations currently without hydrogen access. SimpleFuel™ includes hydrogen production of up to 20 kg/day.  As such, SimpleFuel is capable of supporting small fleets of light duty vehicles and or forklift trucks.

Why SimpleFuel™

Ideal Fleet Hydrogen Fueling Stations

SimpleFuel™ is a cost effective fueling solution with a small footprint that can make Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) and material handling equipment (fork-lifts) more accessible to customers in warehouses, community centers, municipalities, small businesses and similar locations. Furthermore, The SimpleFuel™ appliance generates hydrogen onsite, increasing convenience, allowing indoor installations, and eliminating the need for hydrogen delivery. Perfect for Industrial fuel cell vehicle refueling, SimpleFuel™ allows warehouse and small fleet vehicles to top off a tank in just a few minutes.

Why SimpleFuel™

Experience in system integration for hydrogen compressors

The SimpleFuel™ team brings decades of industry experience in system integration and compression. PDC is the # 1 supplier of Hydrogen compressors for installation in hydrogen refueling stations.  Our hydrogen fueling systems serve automobile/vehicle, bus, heavy and light duty trucks, and utility vehicle markets, with nearly 920 compressors installed world-wide and counting.

Key features

Ultra high purity hydrogen compressors

Compression of gases without possibility of any contamination. Triple diaphragm construction isolates process gas from hydraulic oil. Therefore, the quality of gas entering and exiting from the compressor is the same.

Key features

Diaphragm leak detection system

Provided for safe, rapid detection of breaches in the diaphragms and or seals. Fast acting leak detection system automatically shuts down the compressor in the event of an oil or gas leak within the heads, which prevents process gas from contamination.

Key features

No downstream filtration

Of process gases are required

Key features

High pressure hydrogen compressors

Capable of compressing hydrogen up to 1034 bar (15,000 psi)

Key features

Low cost operation

Versus any competing technology. PDC diaphragm type compressors allow for higher compression ratio which results in fewer stages and reduced initial equipment costs.

Key features

Low maintenance & speedy servicing

Continuous improvements in the manufacture of diaphragms and proprietary cavity contour designs are extending maintenance intervals. Some of PDC’s customers have reported 10,000 to 40,000 hours of uptime without any parts replacement except for routine oil changes. Maintenance takes about 4 to 8 hours depending on the size of the compressor.

Key features

Proven hydrogen compression technology

PDC has been manufacturing diaphragm compressors since 1977. With over 900 hydrogen diaphragm compressors installed in alternative energy applications, PDC has earned its reputation as the cutting edge of hydrogen compressor manufacturing, providing reliable compressors with long service intervals.

Key features

Flexible operations: Horizontally opposed compressor designs for high-efficiency operation

Reduced rod load lowers torque and horse power and duplex compressors provide twice the flow and 1/3 hp consumption

Key features

Low noise for hydrogen compression

Operates below 85 dba@ one meter without enclosure

Key features

Thousands of installations

PDC offers unparalleled experience in supplying compressors to the gas producing industry, research and chemical processing industries world-wide.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Complete Hydrogen Compression Solutions in Hydrogen Energy Applications

From Compression modules through full-scale hydrogen refueling commercial stations for hydrogen powered fuel cell electric vehicles, buses, trucks and material handling vehicles. We offer an extensive line of standard compressors and turnkey designed compression systems to meet an array of applications ranging from single-sites to full-scale commercial hydrogen refueling stations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

On-site Hydrogen Fueling Systems: Generation, Compression, Storage and Dispensing

SimpleFuel™ is a cost effective, safe and reliable fueling solution that makes hydrogen fuel more accessible to fuel cell vehicle customers in the automotive, fleet and industrial sectors. This technology can be used for Industrial fuel cell vehicle refueling, for forklifts in distribution centers or fuel cell vehicles at fleet hubs, business offices, or similar locations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

PDC Machines is the Preferred Hydrogen Refueling Station Manufacturer World-Wide

PDC Machines has developed partnerships with the largest gas producers, researchers and renewable energy technology companies to create and promote the growth of practical and commercial worldwide acceptance of hydrogen as an energy source. Our gas compression equipment is found in demonstration and commercial installations worldwide for hydrogen refueling stations for automobiles, buses and material handling vehicles.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Multiple stage configurations

PDC offers single, or multi-stage configurations to meet higher compression ratios and greater flow capacities.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Performance, Reliability and Service of Hydrogen Fueling Systems

PDC compressors are the first choice when contamination-free, leak-tight gas compression is required. Our diaphragm compressors are designed to provide high quality, high reliability, low maintenance and extended service intervals. We have earned a reputation for delivering the highest quality product on-time, at the most competitive pricing and strong after sales service support

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Component and System Packagers for Complete Hydrogen Refueling Stations

With decades of experience in hydrogen compression system integration and process knowledge, we are the preferred source for component and systems packaging for hydrogen fueling applications and hydrogen refueling stations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Experienced Hydrogen Fuel Station Manufacturer at pressures up to 15,000 psig/1,000 barg

PDC is on the leading edge of engineering and manufacturing methods used for 5,000 psig/350 barg and 10,000 psig/ 700 barg gas compression to enable commercialized solutions to take hold in the emerging marketplace. We also provide high pressure diaphragm compressors for 13,000 psig/900 barg and 15,000 psig/1000 barg for specialized applications.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Complete Hydrogen Compression Solutions in Hydrogen Energy Applications

From Compression modules through full-scale hydrogen refueling commercial stations for hydrogen powered fuel cell electric vehicles, buses, trucks and material handling vehicles. We offer an extensive line of standard compressors and turnkey designed compression systems to meet an array of applications ranging from single-sites to full-scale commercial hydrogen refueling stations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

On-site Hydrogen Fueling Systems: Generation, Compression, Storage and Dispensing

SimpleFuel™ is a cost effective, safe and reliable fueling solution that makes hydrogen fuel more accessible to fuel cell vehicle customers in the automotive, fleet and industrial sectors. This technology can be used for Industrial fuel cell vehicle refueling, for forklifts in distribution centers or fuel cell vehicles at fleet hubs, business offices, or similar locations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

PDC Machines is the Preferred Hydrogen Refueling Station Manufacturer World-Wide

PDC Machines has developed partnerships with the largest gas producers, researchers and renewable energy technology companies to create and promote the growth of practical and commercial worldwide acceptance of hydrogen as an energy source. Our gas compression equipment is found in demonstration and commercial installations worldwide for hydrogen refueling stations for automobiles, buses and material handling vehicles.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Multiple stage configurations

PDC offers single, or multi-stage configurations to meet higher compression ratios and greater flow capacities.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Performance, Reliability and Service of Hydrogen Fueling Systems

PDC compressors are the first choice when contamination-free, leak-tight gas compression is required. Our diaphragm compressors are designed to provide high quality, high reliability, low maintenance and extended service intervals. We have earned a reputation for delivering the highest quality product on-time, at the most competitive pricing and strong after sales service support

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Component and System Packagers for Complete Hydrogen Refueling Stations

With decades of experience in hydrogen compression system integration and process knowledge, we are the preferred source for component and systems packaging for hydrogen fueling applications and hydrogen refueling stations.

Hydrogen Fueling Systems

Experienced Hydrogen Fuel Station Manufacturer at pressures up to 15,000 psig/1,000 barg

PDC is on the leading edge of engineering and manufacturing methods used for 5,000 psig/350 barg and 10,000 psig/ 700 barg gas compression to enable commercialized solutions to take hold in the emerging marketplace. We also provide high pressure diaphragm compressors for 13,000 psig/900 barg and 15,000 psig/1000 barg for specialized applications.

Why SimpleFuel™

Why SimpleFuel™

Protecting the environment and building a stronger hydrogen economy

The SimpleFuel™ team believes strongly in energy independence, reducing pollution, increasing energy efficiency, creating a cleaner environment, and building a stronger economy with clean, renewable sources of energy. SimpleFuel™ furthers the growth of a hydrogen infrastructure around the world by providing a convenient alternative fueling option for global consumers that adopt zero emission fuel cell electric vehicles.   It enables fuel cell vehicles for locations currently without hydrogen access. SimpleFuel™ includes hydrogen production of up to 20 kg/day.  As such, SimpleFuel is capable of supporting small fleets of light duty vehicles and or forklift trucks.

Why SimpleFuel™

Ideal Fleet Hydrogen Fueling Stations

SimpleFuel™ is a cost effective fueling solution with a small footprint that can make Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) and material handling equipment (fork-lifts) more accessible to customers in warehouses, community centers, municipalities, small businesses and similar locations. Furthermore, The SimpleFuel™ appliance generates hydrogen onsite, increasing convenience, allowing indoor installations, and eliminating the need for hydrogen delivery. Perfect for Industrial fuel cell vehicle refueling, SimpleFuel™ allows warehouse and small fleet vehicles to top off a tank in just a few minutes.

Why SimpleFuel™

Experience in system integration for hydrogen compressors

The SimpleFuel™ team brings decades of industry experience in system integration and compression. PDC is the # 1 supplier of Hydrogen compressors for installation in hydrogen refueling stations.  Our hydrogen fueling systems serve automobile/vehicle, bus, heavy and light duty trucks, and utility vehicle markets, with nearly 920 compressors installed world-wide and counting.

Key features

Key features

Ultra high purity hydrogen compressors

Compression of gases without possibility of any contamination. Triple diaphragm construction isolates process gas from hydraulic oil. Therefore, the quality of gas entering and exiting from the compressor is the same.

Key features

Diaphragm leak detection system

Provided for safe, rapid detection of breaches in the diaphragms and or seals. Fast acting leak detection system automatically shuts down the compressor in the event of an oil or gas leak within the heads, which prevents process gas from contamination.

Key features

No downstream filtration

Of process gases are required

Key features

High pressure hydrogen compressors

Capable of compressing hydrogen up to 1034 bar (15,000 psi)

Key features

Low cost operation

Versus any competing technology. PDC diaphragm type compressors allow for higher compression ratio which results in fewer stages and reduced initial equipment costs.

Key features

Low maintenance & speedy servicing

Continuous improvements in the manufacture of diaphragms and proprietary cavity contour designs are extending maintenance intervals. Some of PDC’s customers have reported 10,000 to 40,000 hours of uptime without any parts replacement except for routine oil changes. Maintenance takes about 4 to 8 hours depending on the size of the compressor.

Key features

Proven hydrogen compression technology

PDC has been manufacturing diaphragm compressors since 1977. With over 900 hydrogen diaphragm compressors installed in alternative energy applications, PDC has earned its reputation as the cutting edge of hydrogen compressor manufacturing, providing reliable compressors with long service intervals.

Key features

Flexible operations: Horizontally opposed compressor designs for high-efficiency operation

Reduced rod load lowers torque and horse power and duplex compressors provide twice the flow and 1/3 hp consumption

Key features

Low noise for hydrogen compression

Operates below 85 dba@ one meter without enclosure

Key features

Thousands of installations

PDC offers unparalleled experience in supplying compressors to the gas producing industry, research and chemical processing industries world-wide.

More on Hydrogen Compressors

What Are The Benefits Of Compressing Hydrogen?

Hydrogen is an increasingly popular fuel source, offering a clean and efficient green alternative to traditional sources of energy. As a result, it is becoming more important to explore the potential of compressing hydrogen to make it more efficient and cost-effective to use.

The process of compressing Hydrogen involves reducing its volume while increasing its pressure by applying force from outside sources such as pumps or a compressor for hydrogen specifically. As a result, this increases the density and concentration of the gas, which can lead to a variety of potential outcomes depending on individual circumstances including liquification. The implications for both commercial and industrial users are extensive and require closer examination to fully appreciate their usefulness.