Hydrogen Energy

Natural Gas Hydrogen Generator

Optimized Design of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) Hydrogen Production System

The system adopts ahighly integrated design concept, significantly reducing the size of traditional hydrogen production equipment and achieving acontainerized modular layout. Based on the mature natural gas steam reforming process, the system improves space utilization through optimized structural configuration.


Hydrogen Production Principle

Under the action of catalysts, methane reacts with steam at700–900 °C and 0.8–2.5 MPa, undergoing a strong endothermic reforming reaction to produce crude syngas containingH₂, CO, and CO₂. The reaction heat is supplied byfuel gas and PSA desorption gas, ensuring high process energy efficiency. The crude syngas then enters theshift converter, where CO reacts further with H₂O under catalyst promotion to formCO₂and H₂, thereby increasing hydrogen yield.


Gas Purification Process

After cooling and dehumidification, the gas stream enters thePSA purification unit, where multi-stage adsorption separation removesCO₂, CH₄, and other impurities, ultimately producing qualified hydrogen with apurity ≥99.9%. The entire system achievescontinuous production from raw natural gas to high-purity hydrogen output.

Optimized Design of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) Hydrogen Production System

The system adopts ahighly integrated design concept, significantly reducing the size of traditional hydrogen production equipment and achieving acontainerized modular layout. Based on the mature natural gas steam reforming process, the system improves space utilization through optimized structural configuration.


Hydrogen Production Principle

Under the action of catalysts, methane reacts with steam at700–900 °C and 0.8–2.5 MPa, undergoing a strong endothermic reforming reaction to produce crude syngas containingH₂, CO, and CO₂. The reaction heat is supplied byfuel gas and PSA desorption gas, ensuring high process energy efficiency. The crude syngas then enters theshift converter, where CO reacts further with H₂O under catalyst promotion to formCO₂and H₂, thereby increasing hydrogen yield.


Gas Purification Process

After cooling and dehumidification, the gas stream enters thePSA purification unit, where multi-stage adsorption separation removesCO₂, CH₄, and other impurities, ultimately producing qualified hydrogen with apurity ≥99.9%. The entire system achievescontinuous production from raw natural gas to high-purity hydrogen output.

Application Scope

Lirun Technology’s natural gas hydrogen generator is specifically designed forsmall- and medium-scale hydrogen consumption scenarios. With itsmodular containerized structure, the system can be flexibly deployed in:

· Hydrogen refueling stations(daily hydrogen supply: 500–2000 Nm³)    · Float glass production lines(hydrogen consumption: 300–800 Nm³/h)    · Cold-rolled sheet annealing processes(protective gas purity ≥99.99%)    · Silicon steel productionand other industrial applications

The system integratessteam reforming, medium-temperature shift conversion, and PSA purification, featuringfast start-up/shutdown, wide load adjustment capability, and high automation (unattended operation). It provides aneconomical and reliable solution for distributed hydrogen energy applications.

Core Advantages

Compact Integrated Design

Modular containerized layout

Perfectly adapted to on-site hydrogen production needs

Significantly reduced footprint

Outstanding Energy Efficiency

Hydrogen purity ≥99.99%

Industry-leading specific energy consumption

Overall energy efficiency improved by 30%

Intelligent Control System

Fully automated operation

One-click start/stop functionality

Remote monitoring capability

Convenient Installation & Commissioning

Factory pre-assembled and pre-tested

Minimal on-site connection work

Rapid commissioning within 72 hours