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Hydrogen Buffer Vessels

Our Hydrogen Buffer Vessels are high-integrity pressure vessels designed for the temporary storage, pressure stabilization, and flow balancing of hydrogen gas in industrial systems. Manufactured by our factory as an experienced pressure vessel manufacturer, these vessels play a critical role in ensuring stable hydrogen supply, safe operation, and smooth process control.

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Product Overview

Our Hydrogen Buffer Vessels are high-integrity pressure vessels designed for the temporary storage, pressure stabilization, and flow balancing of hydrogen gas in industrial systems. Manufactured by our factory as an experienced pressure vessel manufacturer, these vessels play a critical role in ensuring stable hydrogen supply, safe operation, and smooth process control.

Hydrogen buffer vessels are widely used in hydrogen production, refining, petrochemical processing, energy systems, and hydrogenation units, where precise pressure management and safety are essential.

Key Applications

  • Hydrogen production and purification units
  • Hydrogenation and refinery processes
  • Petrochemical and chemical plants
  • Energy and hydrogen storage systems
  • Fuel gas buffering and pressure stabilization

Design & Manufacturing Features

  • Designed specifically for hydrogen service, considering permeability and embrittlement
  • High-strength pressure vessel construction
  • Optimized geometry for pressure stabilization
  • Strict control of material selection and heat treatment
  • High-quality welding with qualified procedures and certified welders
  • Excellent leak-tightness and long-term reliability
  • Customizable nozzles, supports, and safety accessories

Standard Size & Weight Ranges (Industry Reference)

Vessel CategoryDiameter RangeLength / Height RangeWeight Range Typical Application
Small Hydrogen Buffer Vessels600-1200 mm2-5 m3-10 tonsSkid-mounted systems
Medium Industrial Hydrogen Buffers1200-3000 mm5-12 m10-40 tonsProcess units 
Large Hydrogen Buffer Vessels3000-5200 mm12-25+ m40-100+ tonsRefinery & hydrogen plants

Technical Specifications

ItemDescription
Equipment TypeHydrogen Buffer Vessel
StructureVertical or Horizontal Pressure Vessel
Design PressureMedium to High Pressure (as required)
Design TemperatureAs per hydrogen service conditions
Operating MediumHydrogen Gas
MaterialCarbon Steel / Alloy Steel / Stainless Steel (hydrogen-compatible)
Corrosion AllowanceAs required
Operation ModeContinuous
Manufacturing StandardASME / GB / PED (as required)
Inspection MethodsRT / UT / MT / PT
Heat TreatmentPWHT as required
Pressure TestingHydrostatic or Pneumatic Test

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Manufactured under a certified quality management system
  • Full traceability of pressure-retaining materials
  • Welding procedures qualified for hydrogen service
  • Comprehensive non-destructive testing
  • Final pressure and leak testing prior to delivery
  • Complete manufacturing documentation (MDR) provided

Customization Capability

  • Each hydrogen buffer vessel can be custom-engineered according to:
  • Operating pressure and buffer capacity
  • Hydrogen purity and flow fluctuation requirements
  • Installation layout and space limitations
  • Applicable international codes and client specifications

Why Choose Our Hydrogen Buffer Vessels

  • Professional pressure vessel manufacturer for hydrogen service
  • Proven experience in high-pressure and hydrogen-related equipment
  • Strong engineering, fabrication, and quality control capability
  • Reliable quality, safety-oriented design, and on-time delivery

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