The ZoneFlow bay reactor utilizes the waste heat in syngas to produce more hydrogen
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ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies has filed patents for its bayonet reactors, with the aim of reducing the production cost of hydrogen and bringing large quantities of cost-competitive hydrogen into the market. This innovative technology is called the ZoneFlow cartridge reactor; it uses a single-pass pipeline to generate more hydrogen by utilizing the waste heat in syngas. According to the company, the recycled syngas from the cartridge reactor transfers heat from the syngas to the cooler reaction gases entering the reactor, contributing 15%-20% of the heat required for hydrogen production. As a result, this method leads to a corresponding reduction in the demand for and costs of the furnace and its fuel. The company also hopes to test a commercial version of this reactor in 2022, before the hydrogen market becomes more commercialized. Bruce Boisture, President of ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies, said, “Obtaining this U.S. patent is a milestone achievement, as we are working to commercialize new technologies that will make the production of cleaner and more efficient hydrogen a reality.” “We are excited about the potential of the bayonet reactor to enable energy producers to increase hydrogen production at unprecedented efficiency levels. ”
Zoneflow has been granted a patent for the bayonet reactor, which could help reduce the cost of hydrogen fuel. https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-3304805-1-1.html (Source: Huahai Chuanliu)
Honeywell and ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies have announced a joint agreement to commercialize ZoneFlow reactor technology. This technology is expected to bring about gradual improvements in the efficiency and carbon intensity of steam methane reforming used for hydrogen production. When used in combination with Honeywell H2 Solutions’ carbon capture for hydrogen production, ZoneFlow technology will make low-carbon hydrogen production more efficient and cost-effective. The ZoneFlow reactor is a structured catalyst module that can replace the conventional catalyst particles in SMR tubes, offering excellent heat transfer and pressure drop performance. 2UOP and ZFRT will collaborate to conduct reaction tests at ZFRT’s large-scale pilot plant at Katholieke Universteit Leuven in the new district of Leuven, Belgium. The reactivity test will verify that the throughput is expected to increase by 15% compared to traditional catalyst particle systems. The results of the pilot plant tests are expected to be released in mid-2022. ““We consider the ZoneFlow reactor technology to be a major breakthrough in steam methane reforming,” said Laura Leonard, Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell UOP’s Process Technologies division. “The ZoneFlow reactor enables higher throughput, which means that new SMR plants can achieve significant cost savings, and existing plants can see improved productivity. Additional opportunities to reduce the steam demand in the steam methane reforming process will lower its energy consumption and its overall impact on carbon dioxide emissions from the plant. ” Bruce Boisture, President of ZFRT, said, “The partnership with Honeywell UOP has created the strongest possible team for the commercial validation and deployment of the ZoneFlow reactor technology.” “UOP’s extensive expertise in catalysts and catalytic processes, coupled with its advanced PSA and carbon capture technologies, makes it an ideal technical and commercial partner for this cutting-edge development project. This partnership will provide technical and financial resources to help demonstrate the transformative impact and productivity of the ZoneFlow reactor technology. ”