FLEXH2
Publieke samenvatting / Public summary
Aanleiding
Hydrogen is applied by Evonik Peroxide Netherlands B.V. to produce hydrogen peroxide. In Farmsum Evonik wants to be the launching customer for renewable hydrogen produced by a 50 MW electrolyzer to be operated by VoltH2. Like all chemical processes Evonik requires a baseload of hydrogen; a baseload that renewable produced electricity (wind and solar) cannot guarantee at all times, within a workable financial model. Evonik's idea is to invest in an innovative solution that is able to create a flexible SMR unit. A technique that is able to create a backup for H2 production on moments that renewable energy for VoltH2's electrolyzer is not available.
Doelstelling
One objective of TSE Industries Hydrogen and Green Chemistry is to speed up the implementation of electrolyzers for hydrogen production from renewable electricity. This includes innovations that are conditional for the application of electrolyzers. For all 3 applications mentioned by TSE (A. for fuel, B. for chemical industry & C. for electrochemical reactions and plasmatechnology ) there is not always enough renewable electricity to produce hydrogen at an economical feasible price. The German word is Dunkelflaute; times with no wind and no sun. Therefore, renewable hydrogen production cannot always be guaranteed by the operator with workable financial conditions. Therefore using renewable hydrogen at times of Dunkelflaute make these business cases financially impossible. Versie: april 2024 Pagina 4 van 23 This project works on a technical solution to create a financially feasible backup for hydrogen production at times of Dunkelflaute and therefore speed up the implementation of hydrogen production produced by renewable electricity.
Korte omschrijving
Evonik considers an investment into an innovative technology that is able to create a flexible working SMR. This is a unique technical concept to transform a base load hydrogen producing installation into a backup installation for renewable hydrogen. Prior to the investment decision, Evonik will do an environmental study to assess the possibilities. This study includes engineering studies to determine to what extent industrial process control & automation can work with a SMR plant. The work will be performed by Evonik's own process and automation experts in close cooperation with the SMR manufacturer (Linde) and applied technology partners.
Resultaat
This project will result in a detailed evaluation of the various technological solutions and optimizations, for the SMR plant, to supply hydrogen in hybrid with the electrolyzer of VoltH2. In addition, this project will result in a financially sound business model of the plant, as well as an evaluation of the decreased CO2 emissions by combining the SMR plant with the electrolyzer. The final outcome is a detailed execution plan, in which various engineering decisions have been taken, and which contains a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) that can be used as a blue?print for the demo-plant.
Hydrogen is applied by Evonik Peroxide Netherlands B.V. to produce hydrogen peroxide. In Farmsum Evonik wants to be the launching customer for renewable hydrogen produced by a 50 MW electrolyzer to be operated by VoltH2. Like all chemical processes Evonik requires a baseload of hydrogen; a baseload that renewable produced electricity (wind and solar) cannot guarantee at all times, within a workable financial model. Evonik's idea is to invest in an innovative solution that is able to create a flexible SMR unit. A technique that is able to create a backup for H2 production on moments that renewable energy for VoltH2's electrolyzer is not available.
Doelstelling
One objective of TSE Industries Hydrogen and Green Chemistry is to speed up the implementation of electrolyzers for hydrogen production from renewable electricity. This includes innovations that are conditional for the application of electrolyzers. For all 3 applications mentioned by TSE (A. for fuel, B. for chemical industry & C. for electrochemical reactions and plasmatechnology ) there is not always enough renewable electricity to produce hydrogen at an economical feasible price. The German word is Dunkelflaute; times with no wind and no sun. Therefore, renewable hydrogen production cannot always be guaranteed by the operator with workable financial conditions. Therefore using renewable hydrogen at times of Dunkelflaute make these business cases financially impossible. Versie: april 2024 Pagina 4 van 23 This project works on a technical solution to create a financially feasible backup for hydrogen production at times of Dunkelflaute and therefore speed up the implementation of hydrogen production produced by renewable electricity.
Korte omschrijving
Evonik considers an investment into an innovative technology that is able to create a flexible working SMR. This is a unique technical concept to transform a base load hydrogen producing installation into a backup installation for renewable hydrogen. Prior to the investment decision, Evonik will do an environmental study to assess the possibilities. This study includes engineering studies to determine to what extent industrial process control & automation can work with a SMR plant. The work will be performed by Evonik's own process and automation experts in close cooperation with the SMR manufacturer (Linde) and applied technology partners.
Resultaat
This project will result in a detailed evaluation of the various technological solutions and optimizations, for the SMR plant, to supply hydrogen in hybrid with the electrolyzer of VoltH2. In addition, this project will result in a financially sound business model of the plant, as well as an evaluation of the decreased CO2 emissions by combining the SMR plant with the electrolyzer. The final outcome is a detailed execution plan, in which various engineering decisions have been taken, and which contains a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) that can be used as a blue?print for the demo-plant.