Hydrogen Energy

Methanol Hydrogen Generator

Methanol-to-Hydrogen Process

This process adopts direct combustion/catalytic combustion technology, eliminating the need for heat transfer oil as a medium. Methanol reacts directly with water under heating conditions to generate an H₂/CO₂ mixture, which is then cooled and separated. Hydrogen is further purified via membrane separation or PSA technology. 


Core Reaction Equipment:

1. Catalytic combustion heating unit

2. Vaporization and superheating unit

3. Methanol cracking reaction unit

4. Flue gas circulation fan system

Auxiliary Equipment: Includes combustion-supporting fan, air preheater, and other components, forming a complete reaction system.


Process Flow Control Key Points:

1. Methanol-water solution is vaporized and superheated using flue gas waste heat.

2. The superheated mixture undergoes catalytic cracking to produce hydrogen.

3. Preheated combustion air enters the combustion unit.

4. Fuel sources include methanol or PSA desorption gas.

5. Circulating flue gas temperature is controlled at 350–450 °C.

Methanol-to-Hydrogen Process

This process adopts direct combustion/catalytic combustion technology, eliminating the need for heat transfer oil as a medium. Methanol reacts directly with water under heating conditions to generate an H₂/CO₂ mixture, which is then cooled and separated. Hydrogen is further purified via membrane separation or PSA technology. 


Core Reaction Equipment:

1. Catalytic combustion heating unit

2. Vaporization and superheating unit

3. Methanol cracking reaction unit

4. Flue gas circulation fan system

Auxiliary Equipment: Includes combustion-supporting fan, air preheater, and other components, forming a complete reaction system.


Process Flow Control Key Points:

1. Methanol-water solution is vaporized and superheated using flue gas waste heat.

2. The superheated mixture undergoes catalytic cracking to produce hydrogen.

3. Preheated combustion air enters the combustion unit.

4. Fuel sources include methanol or PSA desorption gas.

5. Circulating flue gas temperature is controlled at 350–450 °C.

Application Scope

Lirun Technology's Methanol Hydrogen Generator is specifically designed for small-to-medium-scale hydrogen demands. Utilizing a catalytic reforming process, it can be applied in a wide range of industrial scenarios, including:

· Hydrogen refueling stations(hydrogen output: 50–500 Nm³/h)  

· Float glass production lines(tin bath protective atmosphere) 

· Cold-rolled sheet annealing furnaces(reducing atmosphere control)    

· Silicon steel manufacturing

The system integrates methanol vaporization, catalytic cracking, and PSA purification as its core units. It features start-up and shutdown, load regulation, and automated operation, providing a  solution for distributed hydrogen applications.

Core Advantages

Highly Integrated Design

Compact modular structure minimizing heat loss and pressure drop

Quick on-site assembly with flexible deployment

High Efficiency & Energy Saving

Hydrogen purity: 99.9%–99.999%

Methanol consumption: 0.55–0.6 kg/Nm³-H₂

Intelligent & Convenient Operation

Fully automated one-button start/stop

Adaptive load adjustment (30%–110%)

Hot standby enables hydrogen production within 30 minutes

Smart O&M Assurance

Remote expert system for real-time monitoring

Support for remote diagnostics and operation

Rapid response to unexpected issues