Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane (CDRM)

The CDRM is an innovative way to produce H2 from two potent greenhouse gases, CO2 and methane (CH4). HTC has developed a unique two stage process of producing hydrogen by the reforming of methane. This process is called the "dry reforming process", and consists of a two stage reformer whereby the methane is converted to H2 and CO2; the CO2 is separated and recycled in the process with the balance being captured. The CO2 that is captured can then be sold as food grade CO2 or sequestered. A reformer developed using this process can be scaled to the application and is a more energy efficient and cost effective method of producing hydrogen for small and medium sized applications than current methods such as electrolysis reformers or mini-steam/auto methane reformers.

The advantages of this process are summarized as follows:

1. Cost reduction: HTC's unique two stage reformer has a lower capital and operating cost than a similar sized electrolysis or steam/auto reformer.
2. On-site production: Can produce hydrogen on-site at a gas station or industrial site that requires hydrogen thus avoiding the problems of hydrogen distribution and high transportation costs
3. Scalability: The System is fully scalable to meet required hydrogen demand for either small industrial hydrogen users or a large H2 producer/consumer.
4. Multiple methane sources: HTC's reformers can use multiple sources of methane including natural gas, sub-quality natural gas, stranded natural gas, flare gas and bio-gas methane
5. Low cost catalysts: The catalysts used in the processes are low cost to produce and are designed for long term effectiveness and low maintenance.
6. CO2 used in the process: The CO2 produced in the reforming process, is partially used in new hydrogen produced.