Hydrogen Compressors with Liquid Ring Technology

Hydrogen compressors have been an integral part of the Nash portfolio for over 50 years. Our liquid ring hydrogen compressors are designed to handle pure or water-saturated gas, as well as various mixtures.  

We focus on safety by ensuring that all our systems meet directives such as ATEX for safety in potentially explosive atmospheres. You can rest assured your equipment meets international standards. 

With decades of experience, we understand the unique engineering challenges hydrogen applications present. We offer a wide range of models that can be suited to any requirement. Design the optimal system with Nash. 

Nash liquid ring compressors require minimal maintenance and handle higher capacities using less energy which reduces operating costs. Our compressors remain reliable and efficient in harsh and demanding environments. With reliable hydraulics and custom designs specifically for your process, you can count on Nash hydrogen compressors as a leak-free, safe solution.

• Liquid ring compressors are tolerant against wet gases, liquid slugs, and different harsh conditions. 
• The long design life of 40+ years offers the highest reliability of any other hydrogen compressor manufacturer. 
• Cool running, minimal temperature rise between inlet and discharge that is ideal for explosive gases and vapor recovery applications. 
• Flexible and precise flow and pressure control via. bypass and/or VSD 
• Safe handling of explosive gases and ATEX compliance

Hydrogen is a remarkable element with many unique properties that make it an ideal energy carrier. Due to its low density at atmospheric conditions (90 g/m³), some form of compression is necessary. For comparison, natural gas is 8.5 times denser than hydrogen. Hydrogen compression is vital for applications such as transportation and storage. 

Various refrigeration techniques may also be employed. This includes cryogenic cooling where subcooling units convert compressed, gaseous hydrogen into a liquid. By reducing the ambient air temperature below freezing, easy delivery of hydrogen is possible. While high-pressure hydrogen storage is preferred for use applications, liquid hydrogen is more efficient for large-volume transport.  

The NASH liquid ring compressor is simple with only one moving part that is a rugged, balanced rotor requiring no internal lubrication. A rotating ring of liquid compressant does what sliding vanes or pistons do in other compressors. Understanding how each method works can help determine best practices depending on specific application needs. 

The role of hydrogen in the global energy landscape is growing rapidly. More blue and green hydrogen are becoming available for applications such as mobility, power generation, and energy storage. Environmentally friendly technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells and production electrolysis are also becoming more common. As a result, compressors are poised to be the technology for the safe and economical transport of hydrogen across the value chain. 

NASH contributes to these technologies with our products that will reduce greenhouse gases. We have developed energy-optimized and reliable products ideal for the direct compression of wet hydrogen. We can provide two-stage arrangements up to pressures of 8 bar and without pulsation. Our single-stage compressors can handle capacities of more than 20,000 m³/h. Large capacities reduce the number of compressors in large-scale industrial electrolyzers, as well as the overall footprint and investment cost.

Each hydrogen compression system is designed to meet our customer's specific requirements. For over 100 years, NASH systems have been providing efficient and economically sound solutions. We offer our customers the best support, reliability, and cost savings. Quality & Sustainable Solutions  

Nash is committed to providing sustainable solutions. We help your company comply with environmental regulations while lowering the total cost of ownership. Our products & systems reduce resource consumption and emissions while operating reliably with minimal maintenance requirements. Together we build more sustainable and profitable plants.