Fossil Fuel Based Hydrogen Production and Applications
General Description
Hydrogen is one of the most important industrial chemicals. In recent years, the application of "hydrogen energy"—utilizing hydrogen as an energy carrier—has gradually emerged as a critical technological option within the energy sector. This primarily encompasses two major directions: fuel cells and hydrogen-blended combustion. Since elemental hydrogen is virtually non-existent in nature, it must be produced artificially. Driven by environmental trends and the advancement of green energy technologies, hydrogen production via renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, currently garners the most attention.
However, an analysis of global hydrogen sources reveals that production based on fossil feedstocks—including natural gas, naphtha, and coal—still accounts for over 95% of the total supply. With natural gas reforming comprising nearly 50% of this share, it is evident that traditional reforming technologies remain the most vital option for hydrogen production in the short term.
Specifications
(1) Applicable Feedstocks: Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Methanol.
(2) Crude Hydrogen Production Rate: Max 10 Nm³/hr per single module (Scalable based on customer requirements)
(3) Product Hydrogen Concentration: Before purification: 70–75 vol%. After-purification: 99.9 vol% (Residual impurities can be adjusted based on requirements)
Applications
(1) Fuel Cell Power Generation.
(2) Protective Atmospheres for Metal Manufacturing Processes.
(3) Auxiliary Combustion for Combustion Equipment. (or Hydrogen-Enriched Combustion.)
(4) Other Combustion Equipment.