
The design of cryogenic liquid hydrogen systems has been a centerpiece to Tom Drube¡¯s 30+ years of equipment design experience. Since 1989 Tom has worked for Chart Industries and it¡¯s legacy company Minnesota Valley Engineering. He has designed equipment for all the major hydrogen gas producers and the space program. Tom is active in the Compressed Gas Association¡¯s Hydrogen Technology, Standards Council, Bulk Distribution and Natural Gas Committees. He has also been a contributor to NFPA 55 Compressed Gases and Cryogenics Fluid Code and NFPA 2 Hydrogen Technologies Code.
Tom has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Technology Management from the University of Minnesota. He is a Chart Engineering Fellow, Registered Professional Engineer and holds 25 US patents.