FAQ
Hydrogen Generation Plant
How do we produce hydrogen today?
The majority of Hydrogen is produced by steam methane reforming (SMR). Hydrogen is generated from a hydrocarbon (e.g. natural gas) and water at high temperatures in catalytic reformers. Typically the Hydrogen is purified by using a PSA unit. About 95 % of the total global Hydrogen is used at the site where it is produced.
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Glossary
Lower heating value (LHV)
The lower heating value defines the heat quantity released during complete combustion and... [more]
Upper heating value (HHV)
The upper heating value defines the heat quantity released during the complete combustion of a fuel... [more]
FAQ
Where does the steam for the steam-reforming-reaction come from?
In most cases, the steam is generated inside the hydrogen plant by cooling down the hot process gas... [more]
What does Hydrogen cost?
The cost of Hydrogen is dependent on the production technology (investment cost) and mainly the... [more]
