Continuous hydrogen and carbon production and characterization from methane pyrolysis in molten media

In partnership with the University of British Columbia, the intern will work with VulcanX, a Canadian energy company, on a project to make hydrogen production cleaner and cheaper. They will help set up a reactor with the capability of producing hydrogen and solid carbon in a continuous process. This setup will be used to evaluate the impacts of operational parameters such as temperature, pressure, feedstock, and molten media composition on the products. The intern will work closely with VulcanX’s team, getting guidance and using their resources. VulcanX will share data and information throughout the project. The project aims to make low-emission hydrogen and solid carbon at scale, which is important for VulcanX’s technology commercialization. It will also benefit Canada to revitalize its natural gas resources and infrastructure towards a low-carbon economy and create jobs in the clean-tech sector.

Faculty Supervisor:

Walter Merida

Student:

Partner:

VulcanX

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: