The RotoReformer will be the first ever Compact and Containerized large scale clean Blue hydrogen production unit releasing no emissions. It will be Modular and Scalable built in a factory serial production line.
Traditional hydrogen production methods follow a multi-step process that includes converting Natural Gas to hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2). This process involves burning methane for heating in the Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) process, which unfortunately leads to the additional production of CO2. Further steps such as the Water Gas Shift (WGS) reaction and liquefaction of CO2 are also necessary.
One of the major drawbacks of this traditional approach is the low energy efficiency. The overall energy output is typically less than 45% of the input fuel energy. This means that a significant amount of energy is lost during the production process, which is far from optimal in terms of resource utilization and sustainability.
To address these challenges, innovative technologies are emerging in the field of hydrogen production. These advancements aim to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and unlock new possibilities for a more sustainable and efficient hydrogen economy. By exploring alternative methods and embracing novel approaches, we can pave the way for a cleaner and more efficient future in hydrogen production.
The RotoReformer is a game-changer in hydrogen production, combining multiple steps into one compact device without the need for burning. Thanks to our advanced heating system (heat pump), it achieves twice the efficiency of the traditional process, by minimizing energy losses. This revolutionary technology produces clean, fuel-grade Blue Hydrogen from natural gas, using renewable electricity and water while simultaneously capturing and pre-processing liquid CO2 for permanent storage.
With the RotoReformer, you get four tasks performed by a single device, reducing maintenance downtime, CAPEX, and footprint. This streamlined design optimizes efficiency, making it a practical and cost-effective solution for hydrogen production. Experience the future of sustainable energy with the RotoReformer.
The process of steam methane reforming, which is used to produce hydrogen from natural gas or methane, generates CO2 emissions. To address this issue, our team of hydrogen experts is working on developing the RotorReformer - a high-pressure/temperature rotating steam methane reformer reactor with zero emissions. This cutting-edge technology can produce large quantities of clean fuel-grade hydrogen from natural gas on an industrial scale, while also capturing CO2 as a liquid without any greenhouse gas emissions
The RotoReformer boasts a ground-breaking hydrogen production process that occupies only a fraction of the space required by conventional steam methane reforming (SMR) processes, reducing the footprint by a remarkable 100 times. It also boasts an impressive efficiency of 80%, marking a 100% increase from the 40% efficiency rate of traditional SMR processes, and lowers energy consumption for SMR production by half. This technology addresses several challenges associated with alternative hydrogen production methods, as it eliminates the issue of dilute CO2 emissions and enables localized hydrogen production while simultaneously recovering concentrated CO2. Our enclosed reactor incorporates all four stages of the SMR process, unlike conventional SMR plants, which have larger footprints and more complex processes.
Our technology is highly scalable and modular, allowing it to be easily adapted to meet various production needs. It can be used for both small and large-scale hydrogen production. Additionally, the technology is designed for convenient service, maintenance, and expansion.
Within the compact size of a pallet, the RotoReformer combined with a fuel-cell (FC) has the impressive capacity to produce 100kgH2/h from each individual rotor. This means that it can efficiently fill 500 Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) per day, on demand with minimal need of Hydrogen storage. Moreover, this versatile system also has the capability to charge battery electric vehicles, or deliver 3,5MW clean electricity to the community. Offering a comprehensive flexible solution within a small footprint.
It can also be integrated into different container sizes, ranging from the compact 10ft container to the standard 20ft and 40ft containers. This adaptability allows for easy transportation, installation, and deployment of the system in diverse locations. Whether it's a smaller-scale operation or a larger industrial setting, the RotoReformer can be efficiently housed within these container sizes, providing a convenient and scalable solution for hydrogen production.
 10ft Container |  20ft Container |  40ft Container | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2 per day | 12 ton | 24 ton | 48 ton |
| H2 per year | 4375 ton | 8750 ton | 17500 ton |
| CO2 captured per day | 66 ton | 132 ton | 264 ton |
| CO2 captured per year | 24062 ton | 48125 ton | 96250 ton |
| Energy in produced H2 | 20 MWH | 40 MWH | 80 MWH |
| Input electricity to heatpump | 1.4 MWH | 2.8 MWH | 5.6 MWH |
The strategy protects the value of Natural Gas (NG) reserves for decades to come. It utilizes CO2 for enhanced gas recovery, which prolongs the production life and pushing more NG out of the reservoir. This approach creates a lasting and formidable competitive advantage for early adopters.
Additionally, the strategy plays a crucial role in solving global climate and greenhouse gas (GHG) challenges. By implementing CO2 capture and storage (CCS) at the source, it effectively addresses the issue. This strategy not only helps in preserving the environment but also saves the cost of future CO2 carbon tax.
Furthermore, it eliminates the need for building pipelines from the plant location for the transport and storage of CO2. Leveraging day-to-day technologies and processes well known to Oil and Gas Companies, the strategy efficiently achieves its objectives.
One of the key advantages of this approach is the permanent storage of CO2 in the NG reservoirs of known integrity and capacity. This avoids the need to find other suitable storage reservoirs, streamlining the overall process.
Moreover, the strategy significantly lowers investment cost (CAPEX) and operational cost (OPEX) compared to the current Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) method. This cost-effectiveness provides early adopters with a substantial competitive advantage.
Hyper Energy Australia Ltd established Reformer Australia Ltd in Sydney to bring the RotoReformer technology to the global market.
RotoReformer Australia LTD is in collaboration with world renowned specialist of Hydrogen, Sydney University Professor Francois Aguey-Zinsou and his company H2Potential, a Hydrogen advisory firm based in NSW. A PhD supervised by Prof Aguey-Zinsou is in place at Sydney University with the intent to initiate R&D in Australia.
Development has initially been supported and funded for two years by the Norwegian Research Council, due to the game changing nature of the technology and the experience of the Hyper Energy Team.
The initial research was carried out in collaboration with SINTEF (one of Europe's largest independent research organisations), who will verify the results. TECHNI in Norway assisting with mechanical, electronic, and industrial design. The remaining risks are related to the translation of the technology.
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