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FEATURE

A D V A N C E D

M A T E R I A L S

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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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