Reforming methanol to hydrogen

摘要

Unitel Technologies, Inc. says that it has been engaged by "a major Southeast Asian conglomerate" to supply technology and engineering know-how for the construction, start-up and operation of a methanol to hydrogen unit using the company's M2H technology, as well as a downstream hydrogen sulphide plant. The M2H unit will have a capacity of 1,000 Nm~3/hour. Using methanol as a hydrogen source is a niche application for when pipeline natural gas or LPG are not readily available; unlike these alternatives, methanol, as a widely internationally traded liquid product, can be easily transported to remote points of use by truck or train. Its low cost and availability make it a potential hydrogen carrier under certain conditions.