AquaGen: Generating Aqua Hydrogen Through Methane Pyrolysis
Abstract:
Now more than ever, low carbon energy production processes are needed, and hydrogen production has emerged as a potential solution. Although it is an abundant resource, hydrogen is not easily accessible and therefore must be produced using alternative methods. Currently, majority of hydrogen is produced via steam methane reforming (grey hydrogen) which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This project is investigating a new technology to produce cleaner hydrogen using methane pyrolysis to create aqua or turquoise hydrogen. The goal is to tap into an existing facility with a natural gas feedstock and produce aqua hydrogen using a dual circulating fluidized bed system in which a bubbling fluidized bed pyrolizer will work in synchronous with a circulating combustion reactor. A pressure swing adsorption system will then be used to separate the hydrogen from any remaining impurities with the goal of achieving industry grade hydrogen.
Students:
Kaitlin Cacic, Chloe Chong, Monica Perlotto, Ciara Pinto, Cole Beattie
