Modeling Ekona’s H2 production and carbon capture process: Phase 2

Ekona Power Inc is developing a technology to convert natural gas into H2, electricity, and a solid carbon stream. The solid carbon stream will then be sequestered. Their approach involves two reactors. The first reactor combusts natural gas and oxygen to provide the process heat to the second reactor. The second reactor heats natural gas to convert the natural gas via pyrolysis to hydrogen and solid carbon. This proposal focuses on the second reactor.
The proposed modeling approach will allow Ekona to better understand its pyrolysis design and anticipate the performance of the commercial unit. The model can be used to identify process changes that will improve process performance and identify key tradeoffs.

Faculty Supervisor:

Murray Thomson

Student:

Partner:

Ekona Power

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

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