Hydrogen refuelling station with integrated metal hydride compressor: Layout features and experience of three-year operation

Hydrogen compression is a main contributor in the capital and operation costs of the H2 refuelling infrastructure. The use of metal hydrides (MH) for thermally-driven H2 compression can provide efficient solution to mitigate this challenge. MH compressors are particularly promising for industrial customers who possess necessary infrastructure including pipeline H2, sources of low-grade heat, etc.