Methanol to Hydrogen Generation System

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Methanol to Hydrogen Generation System

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Applications:

Marine power for primary propulsion and secondary auxiliary systems.
Cold-ironing and bunkering for shore-to-ship operations.
Hydrogen refueling stations for vehicles, rail, airports, and depots.
Battery/genset replacement for primary and backup power.
Off-road vehicle power for rail, forklifts, and earth-movers.
Airport power equipment including tugs, tractors, buses, and refueling.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

RIX Methanol-to-Hydrogen Mobile Generator System:

Provides on-demand pure hydrogen (99.97%) for PEMFC power systems up to MW scale.
Eliminates the need for stored hydrogen.
Features modular and scalable power output with high energy efficiency (~82%).
Uses low-cost methanol/DI water feedstock with zero NOx, SOx, and particulate emissions.
Achieves net zero CO2 emissions with renewable methanol feedstock.
Designed for cyclic and variable operations with remote monitoring capabilities.

About RIX Industries:

Global leader in hydrogen and gas generation systems, precision compression solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies.
Founded in 1878, headquartered in Benicia, California, with additional facilities in Sparks, Nevada, and Rockville, California.

M2H2-1800 System Specifications:

Scalable and compact design for mobile applications.
Integrates with PEMFCs or compressor systems for hydrogen refueling.
System architecture includes a fuel pump, air blower, fuel reformer, H2 purifier, and controls.
Output: 1,800 slpm, 10 kg/hr with ≥99.97% purity.
Efficiency: 80-82% with methanol/water consumption of 132 L/hr.
Control options include Woodward LECM control package and CAN - SAE j1939 protocol.
Electrical power requirements vary by mode, with cold startup mode requiring ≤7 kW.
Startup time from ambient temperature is typically <12 hours.
Operates in temperatures from -20°C to 45°C and altitudes up to 2,500 m.
Dimensions: 2.02m x 1.0m x 1.6m, weighing 1455 kg.
Feedstock requirements: Methanol/Water DI blend with specific purity standards.

Catalog excerpts

Methanol to Hydrogen Generation System-1

METHANOL-TO-HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEM HIGH PURITY HYDROGEN FOR PEM FUEL CELLS (PEMFC) The RIX Methanol-to-Hydrogen mobile generator system provides direct, on-demand pure hydrogen (99.97%) for PEMFC power systems up to MW's scale. MARINE POWER: PRIMARY PROPULSION & SECONDARY AUXILIARY • On-board, On-demand Fuel Cell Grade Hydrogen Production COLD-IRONING & BUNKERING: SHORE-TO-SHIP • Eliminates need for stored Hydrogen (gaseous or liquefied) HYDROGEN REFUELING STATIONS (VEHICLE, RAIL, AIRPORT, DEPOTS) BATTERY/GENSET REPLACEMENT FOR PRIMARY AND BACK-UP POWER OFF-ROAD VEHICLE POWER: RAIL, FORKLIFTS, EARTH-MOVERS AIRPORT POWER EQUIPMENT: TUGS, TRACTORS, BUSES, REFUELING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS Advantages include: • Modular, scalable power output • High energy efficiency: ~82% • Uses low-cost, low-volatile Methanol/DI water feedstock • Zero NOx, SOx, and particulate matter emissions • Net ZERO CO2 emission with Renewable Methanol feedstock • Low noise - Low vibration • Designed for cyclic & variable operations • Remote monitoring & reduced need for service and maintenance To learn more or to discuss your specific application, please contact us at: 4900 Industrial Way | Benicia, CA | 94510 | P: 707.7

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Methanol to Hydrogen Generation System-2

M2H2-1800 System SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE H2 Generator System H2 Purifier Includes fuel pump, air blower, fuel reformer, H2 purifier, controls Proprietary bi-metallic membrane purifier H2 PRODUCT Output Purity H2 Buffer Tank Delivery Pressure The RIX M2H2-1800 is scalable, compact, and designed for ease of use with a variety of mobile applications. The M2H2-1800 easily integrates with PEMFCs for power systems or can be combined with compressor systems for hydrogen refueling. M2H2-1800 Output 1,800 slpm | 10 kg/hr (max output) - reference table to right ≥99.97% (dry basis) with <0.2 ppm CO2 (meets...

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