Chief engineer for valve and flow control products

Cook Compression

Paul is chief engineer for valve and flow control products at Cook Compression, with more than 20 years of experience relating to products in reciprocating compressors. He has a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Bristol University and, before working in the compression industry, worked on automotive turbocharger flow analysis.

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Challenges Associated with High Pressure, Non-Lubricated, Hydrogen Reciprocating Compression

Existing hydrogen applications for reciprocating compression units are well known, including hydrocracking and other refining applications. The emerging energy market for hydrogen storage, injection, and fuelling applications present new challenges such as smaller footprints, difficulty with non-lubricated sealing at required high pressures, and the need for new test methods and novel test equipment. This presentation will discuss several challenges associated with hydrogen compression and, through case studies, illustrate our approach to solving them.