Are there cross-lines in the design of the reformer hydrogen generator and the reformer hydrogen compressor?
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Are there cross-lines in the design of the reformer hydrogen generator and the reformer hydrogen compressor? I’m referring to the inlet and outlet across the entire compressor
Generally, there are no inlet and outlet lines that run across the entire compressor as you mentioned
In my plant design, cross connections are provided at the inlet and outlet of the reforming cycle hydrogen compressor; these are used to equalize the pressure at both the inlet and outlet when the compressor is shut down, thereby preventing reverse rotation of the compressor
The booster mainly has anti-choke valves
Is this hydrogen production compressor a booster?
Yes, the cyclic hydrogen compressor has interconnections between its components. The high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders of the booster compressor are each equipped with two counter-rotating stages followed by one counter-rotating stage; in some cases, there is also a configuration of two counter-rotating stages followed by one stage that connects the high-pressure cylinder to the low-pressure cylinder. The main purpose of this design is to ensure stable operation and to protect the equipment
It may be present in the booster, but generally not in hydrogen circulation