【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Equipment】The LANSI research project on \"technology and equipment for hydrogen production via mild ammonia decomposition\" was approved from 1497 to 2024

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Happy New Year 2024 **********************【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Processing Equipment】A continuously updated summary post – feel free to join the discussions at https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-3576046-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Chemical Industry Forum) ***************** Hydrogen is an important clean energy source that can replace fossil fuels and address the limitations associated with the use of wind and solar energy; the main challenge in its current application is the high cost of storage and transportation. Using ammonia as a hydrogen storage medium offers advantages such as no carbon emissions during the reaction process, high hydrogen storage density, low costs for liquefaction and transportation, and high safety, making it highly suitable for the storage and transportation of hydrogen energy. The \"14th Five-Year Plan\" Implementation Plan for the Development of New Energy Storage also includes hydrogen and ammonia storage technologies and equipment in its research and development tasks. Some domestic new energy companies have taken proactive steps to carry out comprehensive planning for the construction of projects related to photovoltaics, hydrogen, storage, and ammonia; the investment volume in such projects reached nearly 150 billion yuan in 2023. Based on the development of green ammonia projects, the application of ammonia catalytic decomposition hydrogen production technology and equipment is an important means to better connect the various stages of the hydrogen industry, including the production of green hydrogen in the upstream phase, its storage and transportation in the intermediate phase, and its use in downstream applications. Lanshi Research Institute keeps up with the development trends of the hydrogen energy industry and advances the implementation of the province’s “Strengthening Science and Technology” initiative. It takes the research on core technologies for hydrogen production through ammonia decomposition under mild conditions as a key approach to advancing the development of hydrogen (ammonia) energy storage technologies. To address the drawbacks of conventional ammonia decomposition hydrogen production systems, such as high energy consumption, low efficiency, high manufacturing costs, and limited applications, research and development efforts have been carried out on mild ammonia catalytic decomposition hydrogen production technologies and equipment, with the aim of improving hydrogen production efficiency and reducing costs. A skid-mounted ammonia decomposition hydrogen production unit with an ammonia decomposition capacity of hundreds of kilograms per day has been developed, enabling efficient ammonia decomposition for hydrogen production at lower temperatures. This unit possesses the capability to be designed and developed for ammonia decomposition hydrogen production rates ranging from 10 to 500 Nm3/h, and it can meet the hydrogen supply needs in areas such as hydrogen refueling stations, the electronics industry, and the ceramics industry. The technology employed is at an advanced level in China. The Hydrogen Energy Innovation and Efficiency Team, in collaboration with the Gasification Innovation and Efficiency Team, and building on the preliminary achievements in process development and the design of key equipment, has conducted in-depth analysis of customer needs. By integrating new ammonia decomposition hydrogen production technologies with water electrolysis for green hydrogen production, green ammonia synthesis, and integrated hydrogen refueling stations, they have created a \"zero-carbon\" circular pathway for hydrogen energy development using green ammonia as the carrier, thereby providing customers with integrated equipment and technical services across the entire industry chain. “The “Research and Development of Hydrogen Production Technology and Equipment via Mild Ammonia Decomposition” project is one of the key technology and equipment-related projects of Lanshi Group in 2022; it represents an important initiative by the group to respond to the new energy strategy and accelerate the industrialization of new energy sources. This project provides new technical solutions and equipment support to address the challenges associated with the storage and transportation of hydrogen energy, as well as its high costs, thereby promoting the green, efficient, and sustainable development of the hydrogen energy industry chain. At the end of 2022, the Gansu Provincial Department of Science and Technology announced the list of the eighth batch of provincial-level science and technology projects for that year, officially approving Lansi Research Institute to undertake the \"Gansu Province Technology Innovation Guidance Plan – Special Project for the Establishment of R&D Institutions in Large Enterprises\" in order to build a research and development center for new hydrogen (ammonia) energy storage technologies. The New Hydrogen (Ammonia) Energy Storage Technology R&D Center will build on the talent, technical expertise, and resource advantages accumulated by Lansi Research Institute in areas such as high-power electrolytic water hydrogen production technology and equipment, high-temperature molten salt thermal energy storage technology and equipment, as well as renewable energy and energy storage technology and equipment. In line with the province’s overall development goals of \"furthering the energy revolution and accelerating the establishment of a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient modern energy system,\" it will seize the opportunities presented by the development of hydrogen (ammonia) energy storage industries to promote the growth of new energy storage technologies in our province. The New Hydrogen (Ammonia) Energy Storage Technology R&D Center will focus on exploring a zero-carbon cycle pathway of \"renewable energy – electrolysis water to produce hydrogen – ammonia synthesis – ammonia-based hydrogen storage – hydrogen energy\", and carry out research and development on the following new technologies: mild ammonia decomposition technology and related equipment. To address the high energy consumption associated with traditional ammonia decomposition hydrogen production technologies, new ammonia decomposition processes that operate at low temperatures and with low energy consumption have been researched. Industrial-scale, efficient ammonia decomposition reactors have been developed, which can be applied in various scenarios such as hydrogen refueling stations, distributed energy storage systems, and backup power sources. Off-grid hydrogen-electric coupled energy storage system. Leveraging the long-duration energy storage capability of hydrogen (≥4 hours) to ensure the stable consumption of renewable energy power, the fluctuating renewable energy is converted into the power supply conditions required for hydrogen storage. Special emphasis is placed on researching the system architecture and control strategies necessary to maintain the stable operation of the hydrogen production system in both on-grid and off-grid power generation modes. In April 2023, the Organization Department of the Gansu Provincial Party Committee announced the list of projects selected for the \"2023 Provincial Key Talent Programs and Longyuan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent (Team) Programs.\" The project submitted by Lansi Research Institute, titled \"Talent Training Program for the Research and Development of Technologies and Equipment for Hydrogen Production via Mild Ammonia Decomposition driven by the ‘Dual Carbon’ Goals,\" was included in the \"2023 Longyuan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent (Team) Programs,\" and received funding of 200,000 yuan. In September 2023, Lansi Research Institute hosted a review meeting for the project design of \"Research and Development of Technologies and Equipment for Hydrogen Production via Mild Ammonia Decomposition\", inviting engineering and technical experts from institutions such as Lanzhou University of Technology and Lansi Heavy Equipment to participate in the review. Liang Rui, the deputy dean of the School of Petrochemical Engineering at Lanzhou University of Technology, served as the head of the evaluation expert group. At the meeting, the project leader provided a detailed introduction on aspects such as the project objectives and tasks, the overall project design, and the verification of key technologies. The experts listened to the presentation and reviewed the relevant technical documents. Following inquiries and discussions, the expert group concluded that the project’s design process was comprehensive, its research focus was clear, and the selected technological approach was reasonable. They unanimously agreed to approve the project’s design, and recommended taking advantage of the geographical advantages in the western region for new energy development in order to accelerate the development of small-scale experimental facilities and gain a competitive edge in the field of hydrogen-ammonia energy storage. Next, Lansi Research Institute will continue to strengthen research and development in technologies for hydrogen production through mild ammonia decomposition, seize the opportunities presented by the development of hydrogen-ammonia energy storage industries, explore the application of new energy sources in various scenarios under different models, and promote the industrialization of these projects, thereby contributing to the group’s advancement in the new energy sector. In early March 2023, Lansi Research Institute held a technical review meeting for the “Research and Development Project on Hydrogen Production via Mild Ammonia Decomposition Technology and Equipment”. Technical experts from institutions such as the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou University of Technology, the Lanzhou branch of Qinghai Provincial Chemical Engineering Design and Research Institute, and Lanshi Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. attended the evaluation meeting. At the review meeting, the project leader provided a detailed overview of various aspects of the project, including its background and objectives, tasks, design criteria, process system design and simulation, equipment selection, overall control strategy, 3D design layout, and system debugging. The experts present listened to the presentation and reviewed the relevant documents. Following inquiries and discussions, the expert group unanimously agreed that the project passed the technical design review. The expert group believes that the technical design process of the project is complete, detailed, and feasible. The technical solution proposed for hydrogen production via mild ammonia decomposition in this project is reasonable, providing effective technical support for the subsequent construction and testing of the facilities. The expert group recommends further refining the technical specifications for the ammonia decomposition hydrogen production test facility, accelerating the construction and testing of such facilities, making full use of the geographical advantages of the western region’s new energy industry, and seizing the lead in the field of hydrogen-ammonia energy storage. Lanshi Research Institute stated that it will continue to boost research and development efforts in technologies and equipment for hydrogen production via mild ammonia decomposition, accelerate the production of testing facilities and conduct relevant experiments. It aims to seize the opportunities presented by the development of hydrogen-ammonia energy storage industries, actively promote market adoption, and facilitate the industrialization of these projects, thereby contributing to the growth of the group’s new energy industry.