Diaphragm

Compressors
Designed and Constructed for High Reliability and Low Maintenance

An ISO 9001:2015 certified company.

We perform
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under pressure.
 Providing
World-Class
Diaphragm
Compressors

This is accomplished through a unique combination of:

In-House Engineering and Design Modern Manufacturing Facility Stringent Quality Control
PDC’s engineers utilize the latest engineering PDC is committed to continuously improving its To ensure our products exceed our customer’s
software and our own customized software manufacturing process, utilizing the latest lean expectations, PDC is 9001:2015 ISO certified
packages to shorten the delivery cycle manufacturing techniques to streamline our and adheres to a strict Quality Assurance/
and increase productivity. We design our operations, keep costs down, and decrease lead Quality Control program at each stage of
compressor systems to comply with local times. We utilize fifteen computerized, numerically the manufacturing process.
and international codes and standards. controlled machining centers to easily perform the
most complicated machining operations.
 Serving Many Industries
PDC Machines has been
manufacturing diaphragm PDC Machines state-of-the-art diaphragm
compressors since 1977. compressors are the preferred choice for any
Today PDC is a 2nd generation application where high purity and leak-tight
family-owned and operated compression are required. Our compressors are
business that is rooted in found in virtually every industry worldwide.
innovation, business discipline
and fair pricing with a deep These include:
commitment to our employees, General industrial
Specialty gas
clients, and the communities we
Industrial gas
serve. We have earned a Alternative energy
reputation for delivering the Bio gas
Power
highest quality compressors
Chemical processing
quickly at the lowest cost Petrochemical
possible. Oil and gas refining
Universities and research
Government
Model selection Guide Pharmaceutical
PDC-4-800(100%)-3000(100%) Food & beverage
PDC = Manufacturer Semi conductor industry
4 = Compressor Series,
(-3, -4, -13, -P)
800 = 1st head discharge
pressure rating, (psig)* Typical applications
(100%) = 1st head loading factor, Include any gas which may be hazardous,
(35 to 150%)** toxic, carcinogenic, explosive, environmentally
damaging, pyrophoric, corrosive, rare or of
3000 = 2nd head discharge high purity. Examples include Ar, CH2,CO2,
pressure rating, (psig)*
CO, He, H2, H2S, Kr, NO, O2, N2, NF3,
(100%) = 2nd head loading factor, PH3, SiH4 and Xe.
(35 to 150%)**
* If head pressure rating are equal, com-
pressor is a single stage/duplex
** Loading factor does not have to be Triple Metal Diaphragm benefits
identical for both heads
• Leak free compression
• Non contaminating
• High Compression ratios
• High discharge pressures
• Able to process corrosives gases
• High reliability

Integrated Assembly and Testing

A majority of our components are sourced
within PDC, providing complete control
over manufacturing, quality and delivery
schedule, bringing ultimate value
to our clients
M A C H I N E S . C O M
PDC Machines technology for use
in Hydrogen energy and refueling
PDC Machines has long been a proponent of hydrogen as an energy carrier.
Over the years we have partnered with gas producers, technology companies,
research companies and component suppliers to create practical and
commercial world-wide acceptance of this concept. PDC specializes in
providing complete hydrogen compression solutions in hydrogen energy
installations for fuel cell vehicles, buses and material handling vehicles. We
offer an extensive line of standard compressors and turn-key designed
compression systems to meet an array of applications ranging from single
sites to full-scale commercial stations.

Vehicle Fueling: Bus, Medium and Heavy

A wide variety of models are available that can meet Duty Truck Fueling:
discharge pressures ranging from 3,500 psig to 15,000 Compressors are available that can meet discharge
psig (241 barg to 1,034 barg) and flow rates ranging pressures up to 15,000 psig (1,034 barg) and flow rates
from 5 kg/day to 2,500 kg/day and beyond. beyond 2,500 kg/day.

Component and Systems Integration:

Material Handling Vehicles: With decades of experience in high pressure hydrogen
PDC Machines compressors have been integrated into compression systems, integration and process knowl-
distribution infrastructures for fuel cell material handling edge PDC is the preferred source for component and
equipment. Models are available to boost pressures to system packaging in hydrogen fueling applications.
7,000 psig (482 barg) and beyond and flow rates from
5 kg/day to 2,500 kg/day.
SimpleFuel Hydrogen generation and dispensing
A consortium team of technology innovators comprised of PDC Machines and
IVYS Energy Solutions, which make up SimpleFuel , developed a cost effective
TM

and reliable fueling solution in order to make hydrogen fuel more accessible
to fuel cell vehicle customers in the automotive, fleet and industrial sectors.
TM
SimpleFuel is designed as an all-in-one hydrogen generation, compression, storage and dispensing
solution capable of delivering up to 10 kg/day of hydrogen to vehicles at pressures up to 700 barg
(10,150 psig). 5 kg of hydrogen fuel is enough to fill one fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) for 300-360 miles.

your on-site hydrogen fueling solution

 PDC-3-300-600 two-stage compressor, deuterium gas, Specialty
PDC Gas Industry, 30 barg/435 psig discharge pressure,
8 Nm3/hr flow rate, 7.5 kW/10 HP motor.

3
Series
Suction Pressure Range
Sub atmosphere and above
Discharge Pressure
Psig/Barg
Representative
UL listed
Nema 4
control
panel

Heat traced
hydraulic
oil assembly

PDC-3-300-7500 517
two-stage compressor, helium gas, Industrial Gas Industry,
barg/7,500 psig discharge pressure, 20 Nm3/hr
flow rate, 7.5 kW/10 HP motor.
Closed loop
cooling
system
radiator/
fan

Closed loop
water cooling
system
reservoir/
pump

Transfill Applications: E-stop Disconnect switch

6,000/413
Representative
Industrial Applications:
6,500/482
Representative Hydrogen
Energy Applications:
14,500/1,000 Nema 4
Flow Rate control
panel
Up to Scfm/ Nm3/hr: with PLC
30/48 and HMI
Horse Power
Up to Hp/kW: Drive
15/10 motor

Process
safety
pressure
switches
PDC-3-300-1000 two-stage compressor, tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) gas,
Chemical Industry, 48 barg/700 psig discharge pressure,
10 Nm3/hr flow rate, 4 kW/5 HP motor.

Overhead
hoist

Coolant flow
transmitter

Pulsation
dampener

Compressor
heads with
heat tracing
Process & insulation
transmitters jackets

PDC-3-550-550 (50) Semi-Conductor

single-stage duplex compressor, silane gas,
Industry, 9 barg/135 psig discharge pressure,
5 Nm3/hr flow rate, 4 kW/5 HP motor.

Flow control/ Process pressure safety relief valve

recycle valve Junction box
for field wiring

Process
suction
filter Cooling
water flow
indicator

Base
oil drain

Suction low pressure shut down switch

with process diaphragm isolator
 PDC-4-800-3500 two-stage compressor, oxygen service, Industrial Gas Industry,
PDC 240 barg/3,500 psig discharge pressure, 123 Nm3/hr flow rate,
15 kW/20 HP motor.

4
Gauge panel E-stop
Nema 4 control panel
Belt guard

Operator
HMI

Series Integrated on-skid closed

loop cooling system
Hydraulic oil
system
Pressure
switches
Push buttons
& status lights
Suction Pressure Range
Sub atmosphere and above
Discharge Pressure PDC-4-300-300 single-stage duplex compressor, natural gas, Research &
Psig/Barg Development, 18 barg/261 psig discharge pressure,
90 Nm3/hr flow rate, 15 kW/20 HP motor.
Representative
Transfill Applications:
6,000/413 Marshalling Gauge panel (temperature
Representative Panel (upper), pressure (lower) Air operated valve
Industrial Applications:
6,500/448
Representative Hydrogen
Energy Applications:
14,500/1,000
Flow Rate
Up to Scfm/ Nm3/hr: Suction
150/241 pulsation
dampener
Horse Power
Up to Hp/kW:
40/30

Nitrogen
purge
panel Process suction filter Skid weldment
PDC-4-600-600 (150) 40
duplex compressor, hydrogen, Petrochemical Industry,
barg/580 psig discharge pressure, 350 Nm3/hr flow rate,
22 kW/30 HP motor.

Transmitter panel
Alarm annunciator

Controls
with 2oo3
(two out of
three) voting

Tie in points
Auxiliary
oil pump
Pressure gauges equipped and motor
with integral valve manifolds
Suction and discharge accumulators
 PDC

13 PDC-13-1000-3500 Refining
two-stage compressor, hydrogen gas, Oil & Gas
Industry, 200 barg/2,900 psig discharge
pressure, 200 Nm3/hr flow rate, 90 kW/125 HP motor.

2nd stage heat exchanger Local

Temperature control
Pulsation dampener, transmitters panel,
welded and 100% flame
radiographed processing proof
piping and vessel

Series
Suction Pressure Range
Sub atmosphere and above
Discharge Pressure
Psig/Barg
Representative
Transfill Applications:
6,000/413
Representative
Industrial Applications:
6,500/448
Representative Hydrogen
Energy Applications:
14,500/1,000
Flow Rate
Up to Scfm/ Nm3/hr:
1,875/3,000 Flame proof
2nd stage enclosures
Horse Power compressor
Up to Hp/kW: Pressure head Belt guard
transmitters
250/175 Main compressor motor
PDC-13-300-500 two-stage compressor, syngas, Bio-gas Industry,
30 barg/435 psig discharge pressure, 750 Nm3/hr
flow rate, 90 kW/125 HP motor.

Cable tray Air operated valves

Gauge panel
Pressure safety valve

Compressor
frame heat
traced and
Process PDC-13 insulated
suction compressor
filter
Nema 4X control
Pressure panel with HMI
switches
 PDC PDC-P-900-5000-15000 three-stage compressor, hydrogen gas,

P
Vehicle Filling, 950 barg/14,000 psig
discharge pressure, 50 kg/hr flow rate,
180 kW/240 HP motor.

Hydraulic oil
Leak detection system regulating valve

1st stage head 2nd stage head

3rd stage head

The world’s only fully

contamination-free and
fully leak-free three
stage diaphragm
compressor

Suction Pressure Range

Sub atmosphere and above
Oil filter
Discharge Pressure
Psig/Barg
Representative Frame lube
Industrial Applications: system
6,500/448
Representative Hydrogen
Energy Applications:
14,500/1,000
Flow Rate
Up to Scfm/ Nm3/hr:
2,500/4,000
Horse Power
Up to Hp/kW:
300/224

Discharge process
check valve
Suction process
check valve
 Triple Metal Diaphragm Compressors: Theory of Operation
A diaphragm compressor is a positive The gas processing system consists Triple metal diaphragm compressors
displacement machine which consists of the gas head assembly, three are unique because they are leak free
of a hydraulic system and a gas metal diaphragm plates and the and non-contaminating since they do
compression system. Diaphragm compressor check valves. When the not utilize dynamic seals and the
compressors are somewhat hydraulic oil is pumped to the diaphragm set completely isolates
traditional in the sense that the underside of the diaphragm set they the process gas from the hydraulic
hydraulic system uses a linear flex through a contoured cavity in the system. Each compressor also
reciprocating piston attached to a gas head as the compressor check includes a leak detection system
crank shaft that is driven by an valves allow for the process gas to that monitors the integrity of the
electric motor. The hydraulic piston flow in & out of the compressor. diaphragms and static o-rings.
travels through a cylinder which Breaches in these components can
moves a column of oil. This oil is signal an alarm and or automatically
used to lubricate the lower end shut down the compressor.
running gear and to energize the
gas processing system.

Discharge check valves & backers

Head bolts

Suction check valves & backers

Diaphragm set Gas head support

Gas head (plate)

Hydraulic regulating valve
Hydraulic head (plate)

Hydraulic head support

Crankcase breather Hydraulic piston

Cross head
Wrist pin

Connecting rod

Crankcase housing Flywheel

Lubrication pump Crankshaft

 A Wide Range of

P&ID SINGLE
STAGE
Typical P&ID for
a standard bare
unit, basic and
turnkey system
for a single
and duplex
compressor

P&ID TWO
STAGE
Typical P&ID for
a standard bare
unit, basic and
turnkey system
for a two-stage
compressor
Compressor Solutions
PDC Machines provides standard and
custom-designed diaphragm compressors
with a comprehensive assortment of options.

COMPLEX CUSTOMIZED PROCESS SOLUTIONS

A customized compressor consists of the standard system in
addition to a wide variety of piping accessories, instrumentation
and controls which are typically defined by the customer.
Customer Support Services
PDC Machines provides outstanding customer support for all our clients. Our
compressors are backed by a team of factory service technicians, engineers and a
global support network to ensure maximum uptime of our customer’s operations.
As an added value to our customers, PDC provides parts for compressors of other
diaphragm compressor manufacturers.

Ready-to-ship parts
PDC stocks a full selection of consumable parts
including diaphragms, O-rings, process check valves,
hydraulic check & oil regulating valves, tubing
components and more.
Typical shipping is within 24 to 48 hours. This ensures
our users are back up and running quickly even when
they experience unexpected downtime.
We also have available complete
crankcases and crankcase components
as well as select process heads for
immediate shipment.
PDC spare part orders are processed
quickly, labeled clearly for ease of
identification and are 100 % inspected
for quality and accuracy.
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