“We’ve packed an entire hydrogen refueling station on a 50-foot trailer”, Chris Castiglione, the owner of WestAir Gases reported in his LinkedIn.”If you want to test the feasibility of hydrogen before investing in a permanent refueling station, our solution is perfect for you.
Here’s the breakdown of the technical aspects:
Storage:
• 10-520 bar carbon fiber cylinders
• Total storage: 100 kg + 300 kg tube trailer
• Supports faster refilling and flexible operation
Compression:
• Hydraulically driven gas booster
• Self-lubricating and non-contaminating (crucial for fuel cells)
• Low-maintenance design
Cooling:
• T40 Chiller
• Lowers hydrogen temperature
• Enables faster filling
• Adheres to SAE guidelines
Dispensing:
• Weh Tk dispenser (up to 700 bar)
• Dual nozzles: H35 and H70
• Touchscreen display for easy operation
• Fill rate: up to 3.6 kg/min
Power needs:
• 480V/3PH or 175 kW generator
Overall system:
• Weight: About 20,000 lbs
• Dimensions: Fits on a 50′ trailer skid
• Additional 20 ft vent line erected on site
Performance:
• Supports both 350 and 700-bar fills
• Fill rates vary based on trailer capacity:
– 30-100% trailer capacity: 1 – 3.6 kg/min
– 5-30% trailer capacity: 0.3 – 1 kg/min
• Can utilize trailer down to 0.18% (5.4 kg remaining)
Supply trailers:
• 2700 psi capacity
• 300 kg hydrogen per trailer
• We’ve invested in 30 of these jumbo tube trailers
Safety features:
• Built on 50+ years of high-pressure gas experience
• Designed for fuel cell vehicle compatibility
• Adheres to industry safety standards”
“This mobile unit lets you test hydrogen without building a permanent station”, Chris Castiglione added.
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