Screw Compressors Water-flooded Screw Compressor
Series VRW

Bringing large H2 volume flows to the highest possible intermediate and final pressures with just a few compressor stages, without having to set up huge reciprocating compressor systems for this purpose - precisely here is where the new VRW 536 M oil-free screw compressor from AERZEN comes in.

Volume flow:
370,818 to 3,531,6 CFM

Differential pressure (Δp):
43,51 to 130,53 psi

Medium:
Hydrogen

Compression:
Oil-free

The advantages of AERZEN VRW Screw Compressor at a glance:

100% oil-free compression
Maximum efficiency and increased differential pressure in one stage
Minimisation of installation area
Reduced investment and operating costs
Pre-drying of the wet H2-gas is not required
Ideal as a pre-compressor (booster) for the following compressor types

Hydrogen compression at the highest level

The new VRW type oil-free compressor has been specifically designed to compress wet electrolysis hydrogen with unprecedented efficiency and differential pressure.

The VRW follows the dynamic operation and the special requirements of the most modern electrolysers, whether alkaline technology (AEL), proton exchange membrane (PEM), or high temperature (SOEL).

As a pre-compressor for large quantities of H2 from atmospheric electrolysis, the VRW provides downstream compressor types with the inlet pressure that reciprocating compressors in particular require for economical machine designs.

APPLICATIONS:

Green hydrogen

US Units

Yes

Type of technology: Screw Compressors
Differential pressure (Δp): 43,51 to 130,53 psi
Volume flow: 370,818 to 3,531,6 CFM
Medium: Hydrogen
Compression: Oil-free

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES - THE NEW H2-COMPRESSOR CONCEPT

Water-flooded for cooling the gas and for gap sealing (efficiency increase)
Stainless steel design for maximum service life (corrosion resistance)
Water-purged mechanical seals at the conveying chamber for 100% oil-free compression
Oil-lubricated roller bearings for maximum speed range
Speed control for adaptation to fluctuating process conditions
Gear-synchronised rotors (no contact with the rotors)
Designed for three-year revision cycle (MTBO)
Directly coupled or with gear ratio