Compressors
A hydrogen-compatible compression system designed to store and distribute hydrogen. It supports multiple pressure standards (200, 350, or 500 bar), ensuring flexibility in various industrial applications.
Hydrogen Compression Systems R-COM
Concept of the R-COM Product Line
The R-COM product line comprises H2-compression systems engineered for maximum efficiency, reliability and safety. Our solutions respond directly to the growing demand for technologies that support the energy transition and the advancement of the hydrogen economy. By integrating an innovative engineering mindset with Rockfin's decades of experience, R-COM delivers fully integrated compression systems tailored to diverse industrial environments. A modular design and flexible configuration options allow R-COM units to serve equally well in R&D projects and in large-scale hydrogen production, storage and distribution facilities.
Types of R-COM
Within the R-COM product line we collaborate with leading component suppliers, integrating their equipment into our own compression systems that meet each customer's specific requirements.
Pneumatic Booster
- Flow: 0,8…7 kg H2/h
- Inlet Pressure: 0,1…15 bar(g)
- Outlet Pressure: 200…400 bar(g)
- Construction Type: Rack
- Drive Type: Pneumatic
- Applications: Small-scale installations
Hydraulic Booster
- Flow: 15…45 kg H2/h
- Inlet Pressure: 15…30 bar(g)
- Outlet Pressure: 500…950 bar(g)
- Construction Type: Container/Skid
- Drive Type: Hydraulic
- Applications: HRS
Diaphragm Compressor
- Flow: 7…45 kg H2/h
- Inlet Pressure: 15…30 bar(g)
- Outlet Pressure: 500 bar(g)
- Construction Type: Container/Skid
- Drive Type: Hydraulic
- Applications: Trailer refuelling
The photos show products from the following suppliers: MAXIMATOR, HASKEL, PDC.
Our position as an experienced integrator enables us not only to select from the above mentioned components but also to integrate other types of components, such as piston or screw compressors.
R-COM Coding – Examples
R-COM.DC.30.500.500
- Compressor Type: Diaphragm compressor (DC)
- Inlet Pressure: 30 bar(g)
- Outlet Pressure: 500 bar(g)
- Flow: 500 Nm³/h
R-COM.HB.500.950.340
- Compressor Type: Hydraulic booster (HB)
- Inlet Pressure: 500 bar(g)
- Outlet Pressure: 950 bar(g)
- Flow: 340 Nm³/h
R-COM.PB.1.350.145
- Compressor Type: Pneumatic booster (PB)
- Inlet Pressure: 1 bar(g)
- Outlet Pressure: 350 bar(g)
- Flow: 145 Nm³/h
R-COM Scope of Supply
Basic Equipment
- Compressor
- Cooling system
- Containerization
- Nitrogen purge system
- Control unit
- Power supply unit
- Safety and Monitoring System
Maintenance
- Transport
- Additional maintenance during storage
- Installation on site
- Connection of the system to utilities
- Participation in commissioning
- Personnel training
- Periodic inspections and maintenance services
Key Advantages of R-COM Compression Systems
Modularity: The design of R-COM systems allows for expansion and adaptation to the customer's needs. This enables the optimisation of costs and provides flexibility in system configuration.
Turnkey Solution: The comprehensive execution includes design, delivery, installation, and commissioning, minimising the client's involvement in the implementation process. Our goal is to ensure the rapid commencement of operation for R-COM systems.
Highest Level of Safety: All R-COM products undergo thorough HAZOP analysis with a focus on maximising safety, in compliance with current industry standards. The use of H2 detectors and the execution of high-pressure leak tests across the entire installation using process gas are part of our standard practice.
Compliance with EU Directives and Industry Standards
R-COM compression systems are CE marked and manufactured in accordance with the following industry directives and standards:
- MD 2006/42/EC – Machinery Directive,
- PED 2014/68/EU – Pressure Equipment Directive,
- EN 61508 – Functional safety of control systems,
- EN 61511 – Functional safety – Safety instrumented systems for the process industry,
- EN 12100 – Safety of machinery – General design principles – Risk assessment and risk reduction,
- EN 60204-1 – Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines,
- EN 1127-1 – Explosive atmospheres – Explosion prevention and protection,
- EN 60079 – Series of standards for the safety of electrical equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres,
- EN 1090 – Execution of steel and aluminium structures,
- EN 764-7 – Pressure equipment – Safety systems for unfired pressure equipment,
- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels,
- ASME BPVC Section VIII – Rules for construction of pressure vessels,
- ISO 19880-1:2020 – Gaseous hydrogen – Refuelling stations – Part 1: General requirements,
- ASME B31.12 – Hydrogen piping and pipelines,
- EIGA DOC 15 – Hydrogen installations,
- EIGA DOC 211 – Hydrogen vent systems for commercial applications,
- EIGA DOC 121 – Hydrogen pipelines,
- ISO 14687 – Hydrogen fuel quality,
- API 618 – Reciprocating compressors.