Induction SMR
Most of the Hydrogen in the world is produced by Steam Methane Reforming. This is an endothermic reaction where natural gas reacts with steam at a high temperature of 800° Celsius and 30 bar pressure. The heat of reaction is provided by combustion of about one third of natural gas feedstock. The products of combustion, largely CO2, SOx and NOx are released into atmosphere.
New Technology
Pyramid E&C Group, has developed Hydroblue® SMR, a novel induction catalytic reforming technology that eliminates natural gas combustion and flue gas emission, while delivering higher efficiency than conventional or electric reforming. Following successful pilot testing, Hydroblue® SMR has achieved TRL 7 and is ready for commercial deployment.
Hydroblue® operates on low voltage and works easily with solar photovoltaic (PV) power. Pyramid E&C supplies the reformer integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to provide round the clock operation.
Economics
Example: implementation of : 1 MW Hydroblue® SMR
| Natural gas saved | 28 000 MMBTU per year |
| Cost of NG @$12.5 per MMBTU | US $ 345 000 per year |
| O&M of Hydroblue, PV and BESS | US $ 90 000 per year |
| Net Saving | US $ 255 000 per year |
| Reduction in CO2 emissions | 1500 Metric Tons per year |
Benefits
- 30% saving of natural gas
- Carbon dioxide revenue stream
- Carbon credits
- Smaller space requirement
- Lower OPEX
- High availability
PEC/HYDROBLUE/ISMR/IN
DEC/2025
