HYDROSS
HYDROSS
HYDROSS
HYDROSS™
Hydrogen generation plants based
on the electrolyzer process
ECOVAR® systems ECOVAR® supply systems encompass the supply of industrial gases with on-site
plants. The HYDROSS™ product line is part of the ECOVAR® portfolio. The plants are
built around proven, state-of-the-art components providing maximum cost efficiency
and reliability. An integrated compressed gas supply system ensures a continuous
supply around the clock.
HYDROSS™ plants HYDROSS™ plants are the right solution if a long-term, cost-effective hydrogen supply
is required. HYDROSS™ are standard plants based on the electrolyzer process. These
plants are designed for those who require hydrogen volumes from 5 m3/h up to 250 m3/h
at purities up to 99.9 % without additional purification and up to 99.999% or even higher
with purification and up to 25 bar pressure without additonal compression. With additional
compression higher pressures may be obtained. Larger units can also be supplied if
required. The compact dimensions and light weight simplify installation. The skid mounted
unit can be installed either in an existing room or in a container placed outside. Each unit
contains an electrical unit and an electrolyzer unit. For purities above 99.9 % also a
purification unit is required.
HYDROSS™
(Electrolysis)
Methanol
cracking
Steam methane
reforming
H2
-
+
O2
Cathode 4 H 2O + 4 e – ➔ 2 H2 + 4 OH–
Anode 4 OH –
➔ O2 + 2 H2O + 4 e–
Overall 4 H 2O ➔ 4 H2 + 2 O2
H 2 O + KOH
Process and technology HYDROSS™ uses the electrolyzer technology that decomposes water into hydrogen and
oxygen by means of an electrical current. All that is required is water and power and you
get hydrogen. The electrolyzer consists of electrolysis cells, each containing two elec-
trodes and an ion-exchange type membrane. When a DC current is applied, oxygen is
being produced at the anode and hydrogen at the cathode. The produced hydrogen and
oxygen are prevented from recombining by the membrane. Standard purity from the elec-
trolyzer is 99.9 %. In case higher purity is required a deoxo-drier purifier is required. The
oxygen is reacted with hydrogen over a catalyst and the water is removed in an adsorp-
tion drier. HYDROSS™ units can change output between 25 and 100 % within seconds.
High purity oxygen can also be produced if required (50 % of the hydrogen flow).
The high degree of modularization and standardization of the HYDROSS™ plants, together
with the back-up system, reassures best possible reliability and warranties uninterrupted
supply of product. The HYDROSS™ plants are based on many years of experience and
are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and built of components of highest quality.
The HYDROSS™ plants are equipped with PLC and modem for remote monitoring and
control. Through the nearest Linde operational center the total ECOVAR™ system is kept
under 24 hour surveillance.
Applications ECOVAR® systems based on HYDROSS™ plants are typically used for the
following applications in the industries described below: