Hydrogen receivers are installed at industrial enterprises in metallurgy (for metal reduction), chemical industry (for synthesis of hydrogen chloride, ammonia, and methanol), petrochemical industry (for hydrogenation of fats, coal, and oil), nuclear power engineering, electrical generators (for cooling in hydrogen systems), welding of refractory materials, and in the aerospace industry (as one of the cleanest chemical fuels with high thermal energy), among others.

They can serve either as storage vessels for the final product supplied directly to the consumer or as intermediate vessels from which gas is fed into further stages of the production line.

Manufacturing of hydrogen receivers at the Saratov Tank Plant

The Saratov Tank Plant holds all required certificates of conformity for the production of air receivers and gas receivers.

SARRZⓇ manufactures hydrogen receivers specifically designed with the properties of hydrogen in mind. Hydrogen is stored in them in compressed form under excess pressure of up to 12 MPa.

The demanding operating conditions determine strict requirements for materials and design. During design, key parameters are considered, such as required volume (1–200 m³) and maximum pressure (up to 12 MPa). Additional factors include ambient temperature (not lower than −60°C) and product temperature (from −60°C to +300°C).

Maintaining tightness throughout the entire service life is critical, requiring precise calculations and the selection of steel resistant to chemical воздействия.

To ensure safe and durable storage of compressed hydrogen, the following steel grades are used:

• stainless titanium-containing austenitic steel 12Х18Н10Т
• corrosion-resistant steel 10Х17Н13М2Т
• low-alloy structural steel 09Г2С

Hydrogen receivers are manufactured from sheet metal formed into a cylindrical shape. Openings are provided for manholes, fittings, and nozzles. Elliptical bottoms and supports are fabricated separately, and then all elements are welded together.

Internal and external surfaces are coated with protective compounds for additional corrosion resistance.

The final stage of production includes testing for tightness, maximum pressure resistance, and durability in aggressive environments. The plant’s in-house laboratory ensures high product quality, while experienced design engineers guarantee accuracy in calculations and engineering.