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A D V A N C E D
M A T E R I A L S
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P R O C E S S E S |
N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R
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6 5
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even the slightest production interruption. Furthermore, the
systemprovides virtually 100%uptime for H
2
product supply
with the addition of a simple liquid backup tank.
USER BENEFITS
Hydroprimeplants offer a viablealternative for relative-
ly small (<1095 Nm
3
/h) hydrogen requirements. The plants
are shop fabricated with efficient use of labor in a controlled
environment, ensuring high quality control. Modular design
reduces field construction, minimizes risk, and provides a
faster project schedule. The plants also provide superior
environmental and safety performance based on low emis-
sions and reduced truck deliveries. Furthermore, the combi-
nation of low utility consumption and high reliability offers
a cost-competitive solution for relatively small, industrial
hydrogen consumers. Linde can provide “over-the-fence”
supply of H
2
molecules. In this arrangement, the end-user
purchases the molecule under long term contract, eliminat-
ing the need for any capital investment and responsibilities
related to ownership such as installation, operation, mainte-
nance, repair, insurance, manning, and back-up of product
in case of plant stoppage. Alternatively, these plants can also
be owned and operated by the end user.
CONCLUSIONS
A Hydroprime gas-generator plant is a standardized
steam methane reformer developed to reduce the cost of
and improve the reliability of hydrogen supply for relative-
ly small industrial consumers, offering advantages over
traditional supply modes such as electrolytic plants, con-
ventional steam methane plants, and truck-delivered bulk
hydrogen. Hydroprime plants are highly heat integrated,
which translates into low operating cost, and they offer high
reliability and both superior environmental and improved
safety performance. The modular units are fully automatic
with fail-safe controls, allowing unattended operation with
remote start-up and monitoring. Modular open-skid design
provides easy site installation and accessibility for mainte-
nance. Ten units have been built, nine of which have been in
commercial operation for a long time, demonstrating perfor-
mance in a variety of applications worldwide.
For more information:
Goutam Shahani, Linde Group, 5,
Sentry Parkway East, Blue Bell, PA 19422; 267.992.4364,
goutam.shahani@linde-le.com,
www.linde-engineering.com.
Hydroprime is a registered trademark of Linde AG.
Fig. 4 —
Hydroprime plant in transit.
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