The Ariel KBH 

 
 

Hydrogen Fueling Compressor

 

KBH

Ariel’s KBH is a vertically oriented reciprocating compressor designed for the hydrogen mobility market. This high-flow compression solution is capable of handling various inlet and outlet pressures for different hydrogen applications. The compressor is designed to be non-lubricated to maintain high gas purity, featuring the latest advanced materials allowing for optimal compression efficiency and reliability.

KBH Specifications  

Suction Pressure 

370 psig (25 bar)

Discharge Pressure 

7,250 psig (500 bar)

Flow at design point 

250 kg/hr

Number of Stages

4

Stroke

4.25 in (108 mm)

Max RPM

1,000

This high-flow compression solution provides the emerging Hydrogen fueling supply chain the cost effective reliable compression equipment needed.

 

Specifications Sheet for Ariel KBH

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Real World Applications

Transportation & Storage

Transport and storage of hydrogen are central issues for the future hydrogen economy. In addition to production, transport, and storage, there is a need for efficient compression solutions along the entire hydrogen value chain. The KBH compressor is tailored to enable our customers to provide efficient transportation and storage solutions for hydrogen applications.

Hydrogen Mobility

Hydrogen mobility is essential in the energy transition of heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The Ariel KBH hydrogen compressor provides a cost-efficient solution purposely designed to meet the technical requirements of hydrogen fueling station applications.

 
 
25 bar suction to 500 bar discharge at 250 kg/h
Non-lubricated Cylinders
Capable of full non-reversing loads
Vertical Orientation
 
 
 

Benefits At A Glance

Flexibility

The Ariel KBH is designed for maximum flexibility and a high degree of standardization.

Efficiency

500 bar discharge at 250 kg/h means less infrastructure & environmental impact. 1 KBH Compressor does the work of 5-6 leading diaphram style compressors.

Reliability

With a combination of innovative engineering, quality design, and responsive customer service, Ariel compressors are built to last - no matter the application.

 
 

Industry Leading Experience

Ariel Corporation and Hoerbiger have embarked on a collaborative mission to deliver hydrogen compression equipment that will set the standard for cost effective compression of hydrogen for storage, transport, and fueling, fulfilling near future market needs.

The KBH compressor leverages their experience in serving global energy markets including legacy hydrogen applications in refinery, petrochemical, industrial and other niche markets. 

 
 
 

Have Specific Questions? Ask our Applications Engineers.

 

Ariel's application engineering department is ready and willing to assist with new compressor projects or reconfiguring existing assets. Every day our engineers work with distributors and equipment owners to configure compressors for efficiency, flexibility, and longevity. Contact us today to discover what an Ariel reciprocating compressor is capable of delivering!

appeng@arielcorp.com