Stephen Chaykosky

Senior Key Expert, Reciprocating Compressor Engineering, Siemens Energy

 

Steve Chaykosky has been with Siemens Energy (formerly Dresser-Rand) since 1990 and currently provides technical leadership for reciprocating compressor valve and capacity control products, including application and design, new materials evaluation, and failure analysis and resolution.

 

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This presentation will address the key aspects and best practices of valve design, operation, and maintenance for reliable hydrogen reciprocating compressors.

 

Equipment reliability is a critical requirement across the hydrogen industry. Likewise, optimum power consumption is essential for companies to maintain its operational cost under control. Reciprocating compressors are a fundamental component of the hydrogen value chain and its valves play a critical role on the performance of this equipment.