H2Case: Test campaign successfully launched in Spain
- 20/11/2024
In September, the gas burner was started up for inspection. In the following period, efforts were made to gradually increase the temperature in the reactor and fluidize the bed, as it had become clogged due to prolonged inactivity.
After several attempts, hydrogen was successfully produced for a short period. However, some usual commissioning issues arose. Thanks to H2Site’s team, the repairs were carried out successfully. Additionally, H2Site trained the CNH2 team to ensure the test campaign could commence shortly afterward.
Currently, the plant operates twelve hours a day. Every morning, all pipes are drained and vented. The gas burner is then activated to increase the reactor’s temperature while the bed is fluidized with nitrogen.
Once the operating temperature is reached, steam is introduced into the reactor along with natural gas, while the nitrogen flow is gradually reduced and eventually stopped. Within a few minutes, the reaction begins, and the hydrogen produced is detected by flow meters.
