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hydrogen compressor what is better diaphragm type or piston type compressor
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Depends. What material is the diaphragm?
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In general, the diaphragm will seal better* than a piston. But the piston can take higher pressure differentials/compression ratios, and won't suffer from eventual fatigue failure like the diaphragm will.
* do realize sealing hydrogen is a bit like herding cats - it diffuses through solid materials.
* do realize sealing hydrogen is a bit like herding cats - it diffuses through solid materials.
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