Assessment of hydrogen compressor technology for energy storage and transmission systems. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5324961

Phadke, L G; Veziroglu, T N; Foster, R W; Escher, W J.D.

An initial assessment of hydrogen compressor technology for prospective energy systems applications is documented. Hydrogen, and hydrogen/natural gas blends, are generally related to the existing state-of-the-art in natural gas compressors. Visits to natural gas transmission and storage facilities are reported on from the compressor-applications standpoint. Present applications of hydrogen compressors, as reported by both manufacturers and users are summarized. Theoretical fluid-dynamic and thermodynamic analysis of these fuel gases in compressors is provided. The implications of materials problems considered relevant to compressors are breifly discussed. Some general observations and recommendations from the assessment are presented.

• Research Organization: Miami Univ., Coral Gables, FL (USA). Clean Energy Research Inst.; Escher Technology Associates, St. Johns, MI (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EC-77-S-05-5598
• OSTI ID: 5324961
• Report Number(s): ORO-5598-T1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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08 HYDROGEN
03 NATURAL GAS
COMPRESSORS
HYDROGEN
COMPRESSIBILITY
ENERGY STORAGE
ENERGY TRANSPORT
NATURAL GAS
NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TRANSPORT
CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
ELEMENTS
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
NONMETALS
STORAGE
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032000 - Natural Gas- Transport
Handling
& Storage