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Graz, 23.01.2020
Optimizing of a hydrogen production plant by optimization of the CO2 removal step
Jürgen Loipersböck
Agenda
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Overview of research
Gasification & syntheses
CO2 removal
Hydrogen production
Summary & Outlook
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Graz(Head office)
Vienna
Wieselburg
Tulln
WHAT Austrian competence centre for
biomass utilization since 15+ years
WHERE 4 research sites across Austria
WHO ~100 researchers from all academic
career levels (mostly engineers)
HOWNational and international research
funding + industry partners(~9 Mio EUR turnover per year)
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Research AreasFixed bed conversion
Fluidized bed conversion Biological Conversion & Integration
Three main departments plus
additional (crosscutting) departments:
- Microgrids
- Simulation
- Automation and control
- Supply chain
Agenda
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Overview of research
Gasification & syntheses
CO2 removal
Hydrogen production
Summary & Outlook
Gasification & Syntheses
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From low-grade fuel to
high value products.
Lo
w-g
rad
e fu
el
Waste, agri-
residues, sewage
sludge, …
Hig
h-v
alu
e P
rod
uc
ts
Gasification &
Synthesis
Thermal
Electrical
SNG
Hydrogen
Diesel
Kerosine
Alcohols
Waxes
BTX
H2 price: <5 €/kg
Agenda
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Overview of research
Gasification & syntheses
CO2 removal
Hydrogen production
Summary & Outlook
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10-15% of the
fuel power
CO2 separation by MEA scrubbing
• Removal of CO2 and
H2S
• Pressure-less
process
• Industrial proven
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• High energy demand
– Desorber temperature
140-160°C
• Foaming
• Poison
+ -
CO2 separation by MEA scrubbing
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high energy demand
CO2 separation by MEA scrubbing
• Parameter variation of
– Desorption temperature (district heat level)
– Adsorption temperature
– Solvent flow
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CO2 separation by MEA scrubbing
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6.6 9.2 12.0
Solvent flow in [mol_MEA/mol_CO2]
Standard parameters:
TDes. = 90°C
TAds. = 40°C
Flow solvent = 12 molMEA/molCO2
Solvent flow variation
Solvent flow [molMEA/molCO2]
CO
2se
pa
ration
[%]
CO
2se
pa
ration
[%]
Adsorber temperature variation
Adsorber temperature [°C]
CO2 separation by MEA scrubbing
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Desorber temperature [°C]
CO
2se
pa
ration
[%]
Variation of desorber temperature
Agenda
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Overview of research
Gasification & syntheses
CO2 removal
Hydrogen production
Summary & Outlook
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ηH2 = 54 %
ηoverall = 55%
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Why produce hydrogen from biomass?
Current feedstock used for H2 production. (Arregi et al., 2018)
Fraile et al., 2015
48%
30%
18%
4%
Natural gas Oil Coal Electrolysis
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8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60 58
20252010
50
+16%
Western Europe Global
Mio
to
nn
es o
f H
2?
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Why produce hydrogen from biomass?Projected 2030 H2
cost [EUR/kg H2]
References:
A portfolio of
power-trains for
Europe: a fact-
based analysis by
McKinsey
Hydrogen from
biomass
gasification by
IEA
3
0
6
1
2
4
5
0,8
IGCC
0,7
Electrolysis
decentral
2,3
5,5
Steam Methane
Reforming
2,8
0,8
0,8
3,0
4,4
Electrolysis
central
BioH2
Ø 4,0
Coal
Gasification
3,0
3,6 3,8
5,2
4,6Distribution Production
Fossil-based Renewable
50MW3,8
200MW?
Agenda
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Overview of research
Gasification & syntheses
CO2 removal
Hydrogen production
Summary & Outlook
• Parametervariation CO2 removal (district heat
level possible)
• Hydrogen efficiency of 54% could be confirmed
• Hydrogen price 3.8-4.5 €/kg (depending on
plant size)
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Paper: Experimental Demonstration and Validation of Hydrogen Production
Based on Gasification of Lignocellulosic Feedstock
https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering2040061
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Acknowledgement
The research leading to these results has received
funding from the COMET program managed by the
Austrian Research Promotion Agency under grant
number 844605. The program is co-financed by the
Republic of Austria and the Federal Provinces of
Burgenland, Lower Austria and Styria. Co-funding from
the industry partners shall be highly acknowledged.
This project has received funding from the European
Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program
under grant agreement No. 680395. The work reflects
only the author’s view. The Commission is not
responsible for any use that may be made of the
information it contains.
The authors thank the project partners for the support
during the execution of the project.
DI Jürgen Loipersböck
Junior Researcher | Syngas Processes
T +43 5 02378 - 9355
Dr. Gerald Weber
Unit Head | Syngas Processes
T + 43 664 4532 782
Dr. Markus Luisser
Area Manager | Gasification Systems
T + 43 664 8878 3145
