Hydrogen Generation Plants Hydroform M
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Hydrogen Generation by Methanol Reforming | Mahler AGS
Mahler AGS hydrogen plants based on methanol reforming process meet hydrogen requirements from 200 to 5.000 Nm³/h at purities up to 99,9999 vol.-% and typical product pressures from 10 bar to 30 bar(abs).
The hydrogen generation plant based on methanol reforming with subsequent purification is a well-established process for hydrogen production and the alternative method at locations with limited access to hydrocarbons.
Basic process steps:
Methanol water mixture is vaporized and converted to hydrogen rich synthesis gas in the tubular thermal-oil heated reactor over copper catalyst. Synthesis gas from reactor outlet is cooled down, condensate is recycled and the hydrogen rich gas is purified using HYDROSWING PSA technology.
For a detailed process description and process flowsheet please click here.
With the use of thermal oil the hydrogen production plant will keep its operating temperature extremely stable and can be restarted at short notice e.g. if a power failure occurs. With Mahlers’ technology and design an overheating of the reactor and the low temperature catalyst, which is highly temperature sensitive is prevented by using a heat transfer media (thermal oil) buffering any temperature peaks. This helps to protect the catalyst for the complete lifetime.
At Mahler-plants the ignition of the burners is done automatically from the control container/room, no manual ignition by an operator is necessary. Mahler designs tailor-made and standard plants and has already built more than 4500 plants worldwide.
From a reasonable and economical point of view the operating pressure of the Hydrogen-PSA-unit, as part of a hydrogen generation plant as well as for a stand-alone plant, should be between 10 and 30 bar(abs).
01. High quality and safety standards
02. Proven components from well-known suppliers
03. Fully automatic operation and plant monitoring
04. Prefabrication in skids
Plant features of the HYDROFORM-M hydrogen generation plant:
- Design for long lifetime
- High operational reliability
- High quality and high safety standard
- First class sub-suppliers for equipment and components
- Fully automatic operation and remote control
- Prefabrication in skids/modules
- Easy maintenance and accessibility
Plant data:
Feedstock:
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Methanol |
Hydrogen capacity:
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200 to 5.000 Nm³/h |
Hydrogen product pressure:
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10 – 30 bar(abs) |
Hydrogen purity:
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up to 99,9999 vol.-% |
Typical consumption data for 1.000 Nm³/h hydrogen:
Methanol:
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630 kg/h |
Demineralized water:
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340 kg/h |
Cooling water:
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20 m³/h |
Electric power:
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45 kW |
Additional/Optional features for hydrogen generation units:
Auf Kundenwunsch liefert Mahler AGS individuell ausgearbeitete Anlagenkonzepte hinsichtlich Entschwefelung, Verdichtung des Einsatzstoffes, Export-Dampferzeugung, Nachverdichtung des Produktes, Wasseraufbereitung, Speicherung von Produkt usw. bis hin zur Lieferung einer schlüsselfertigen Anlage.