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.