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www.us.airliquide.com Onsite hydrogen generation HYOS™-R
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Onsite hydrogen generation
HYOS™-R
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HYOS-R offer
Air Liquide’s hydrogen generation module produces pure hydrogen from natural gas.
Steam Reforming:• Steam reforming converts methane (and other hydrocarbons in natural gas) into hydrogen and carbon monoxide by reaction with steam over a precious metal based catalyst. Natural gas consumption is minimized with the use of highly energy efficient combustion and heat recovery technologies, as well as our proprietary catalyst formula.
Shift Reaction:• Known as a water gas shift (WGS) reaction, the carbon monoxide produced during the reforming step is reacted with steam over a catalyst to form hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
Purification:• Pressure Swing Adsorption is used to remove carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water and hydrocarbon impurities to deliver high purity hydrogen (up to 99.999%) to the customer’s pipeline.
Liquid Storage:• Liquid hydrogen provides supplemental hydrogen for peak demand and backup.
Air Liquide’s HYOS-R onsite offer provides an alternative supply solution to liquid hydrogen using our Hydrogen Generation Module (HGM) for an extensive range of applications and industries.
Your IndustryChemicalsMaterials
MetalsRefining
Fuel Energy Polysilicon
Your NeedHydrogen
Your SolutionHydrogen
Generation ModuleLow costReliableEfficient
Low emissions
Steam MethaneReforming SMR
Steam generation, reformate cooling,heat recovery, waste gas recovery
PSA Purificationand H2 generation
ReformateCooling
CombustionAir
Cooling Water
Exhaust
PSAPressure Swing Adsorption
Waste Gas Tank
H2Product Tank
Natural Gas
Reactor
Desulfurizer
Compressor
Prereformer
Burner
Pure Water
SteamGenerator
CH4H2O
Condensate Knockout
Product Hydrogen
WGS
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HYOS-R benefits
Low cost
Substantially eliminate the •
liquefaction and distribution costs of bulk liquid hydrogen.
A monthly facility fee provides price •
stability.
Allow greater control of energy cost •
as utilities are provided by customer.
Optimize hydrogen •
consumption with Air Liquide i-Datal™ service.
Reduce natural gas consumption as •
hydrogen demand decreases.
HYOS-R offers a low cost, reliable, efficient and flexible solution to deliver high purity gaseous hydrogen.
Reliable
Typically operate in excess of 98% •
uptime.
Liquid hydrogen storage offers back •
up during periods when the unit is not operating.
Continuous monitoring of the unit •
to ensure prompt response to production demands.
Air Liquide provides field service •
expertise and resources for planned maintenance and parts replacement.
Efficient
Minimize natural gas usage with •
efficient combustion and heat recovery technologies.
Up to 67% HHV efficiency at 290 •
PSIG.
Eliminate electric power required for •
liquefaction of hydrogen.
Lower environmental emissions. •
CO2 emissions or carbon footprint can be 30-40% below CO2 emissions generated with a liquid hydrogen supply mode.
HGM-10k
HYOS-R Hydrogen Specifications
Flow rates: 3,000 to over 40,000 SCFH
Purity: 99.999%
Pressure: up to 290 PSIG(*)
(*) Higher pressure option available Production Capacity: 10,000 SCFH
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Meeting your needs
Flexible
Vary hydrogen flow rate and •
natural gas consumption based on demand.
Modular design with standardized •
HGM generators to adapt to specific customer hydrogen flow demand.
Customized solutions for high •
pressure and high purity.
Operate at a minimum turn-down •
capacity of 55% to accommodate lower demand. The HGM unit can be turned off if product is not required for an extended period of time.
Air Liquide’s HYOS-R onsite generators are modular and can provide a broad range of customized solutions for your hydrogen requirements.
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Natural gas consumption vs. product demand
As the use of hydrogen decreases, NG consumption and cost also decrease
High Purity
Produce purity up to 99.999% •
consistently.
Option to continuously analyze the •
product stream for residual methane and carbon monoxide.
Liquid hydrogen backup will ensure •
uninterrupted supply of pure product.
Industries:
Food: Hydrogenation
Metal: Heat Treating
Cosmetic: Hydrogenation
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How to get started
For your customized HYOS-R supply solution
We will identify the optimal hydrogen supply solution for your facility by:
Determining representative hydrogen usage •
patterns.
Evaluating opportunities to optimize hydrogen •
consumption.
Considering growth potential and the impact of •
future hydrogen requirements.
Identifying potential costs savings.•
Call the Air Liquide office nearest you to evaluate how our HYOS-R offer will save you money.
Upon completion of the evaluation, Air Liquide specialists will work with you to select a properly sized HGM supply system. Our proposal will outline:
Recommended technical solution. •
Commercial offer. •
Potential savings and benefits with a detailed •
economic analysis.
AIR LIQUIDE SCOPE OF SUPPLY
1. HGM generator
2. Gaseous buffer tank
3. Liquid hydrogen tank
4. Vaporizers
5. Interconnecting piping
CUSTOMER SCOPE OF SUPPLY
6. Concrete foundation
7. Fence & crash bollards
8. Utilities to the unit
9. Hydrogen piping to point of use
Internet connection (not shown)
Disposal of condensate (not shown)
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A Typical HYOS-R Installation
www.us.airliquide.comAir Liquide is the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, and is present in over 75 countries with over 42,000 employees. Oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and rare gases have been at the core of Air Liquide’s activities since its creation in 1902. Using these molecules, Air Liquide continuously reinvents its business, anticipating the needs of current and future markets. The Group innovates to enable progress, to achieve dynamic growth and a consistent performance. NOTE: This brochure is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as a representation or warranty of any kind, or as a statement of any terms or conditions of sale. The information herein is believed to be correct, but is not warranted for correctness or completeness, or for applicability to any particular customer or situation.© 2010 Air Liquide Industrial U.S. LP
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