Burckhardt Compression has been selected as compressor supplier for a new-built hydrogen liquefaction plant in South Korea. The order includes two BCS API618 compressors for the compression of hydrogen within the liquefaction process.

Burckhardt Compression is supplying the hydrogen liquefaction plant with two fully skidded compressor packages with 136 kW and 1800 kW power output. Both packages include electrical motor, PLC control, and auxiliary components. The compressor system will be used to increase the pressure of the supplied hydrogen from atmospheric pressure to 60 bar. As hydrogen compression for mobility and liquefaction applications must be totally oil-free, non-lubricated piston and packing sealing systems are used.

The new liquefaction plant in South Korea will be able to produce five tons of liquefied hydrogen per day to supply the hydrogen charging stations in South Korea. The liquefaction plant is planned to start production in 2023.