Revolutionizing Hydrogen Production in Birmingham with Ammonia Cracker Technology
Key Ideas
- H2SITE's innovative ammonia cracker utilizing membrane reactor technology in Birmingham will produce 200 kg of green hydrogen daily for mobility applications.
- The technology ensures over 98% hydrogen recovery, meeting fuel-cell grade standards and enabling virtually complete ammonia conversions at mild temperatures.
- The Ammogen project, in collaboration with various partners, aims to promote international hydrogen trade by utilizing ammonia as a carrier for hydrogen transportation.
H2SITE has developed a groundbreaking ammonia cracker at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) in Birmingham to produce fuel cell-grade hydrogen for the Ammogen Project. This project showcases the efficiency of membrane reactor technology in converting ammonia to hydrogen in one step, with the hydrogen being ready for use in mobility applications. The system, designed to produce 200 kg of green hydrogen per day, integrates H2-selective membranes in a catalytic bed to crack ammonia into its products, separating hydrogen in-situ without the need for downstream separation units. Jose Medrano, Technical Director at H2SITE, highlights the plan to scale up the technology in the coming years for wider applications.
The collaboration with partners like TEP, DESNZ, Gemserv, EQUANS, Yara International, and the University of Birmingham underscores the goal of the Ammogen project to boost the international hydrogen trade. By leveraging ammonia as a carrier for hydrogen transportation, the project aims to facilitate a more sustainable and efficient means of storing and distributing hydrogen. Overall, the initiative not only validates the membrane reactor technology for ammonia cracking but also sets the stage for future advancements in the hydrogen economy.
Topics
Fuel Cells
Innovation
Sustainability
Energy Transition
Green Technology
Research Collaboration
Membrane Technology
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