Hydrogen Energy

Natural Gas Hydrogen Generator

Optimized Design of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) Hydrogen Production System

The system adopts an integrated design concept, reducing the size of traditional hydrogen production equipment and achieving a containerized modular layout. Based on the natural gas steam reforming process, the system improves space utilization through optimized structural configuration.


Hydrogen Production Principle

Under the action of catalysts, methane reacts with steam at 700–900 °C and 0.8–2.5 MPa, undergoing a strong endothermic reforming reaction to produce crude syngas containing H₂, CO, and CO₂. The reaction heat is supplied by fuel gas and PSA desorption gas. The crude syngas then enters the shift converter, where CO reacts further with H₂O under catalyst promotion to form CO₂ and H₂.


Gas Purification Process

After cooling and dehumidification, the gas stream enters the PSA purification unit, where multi-stage adsorption separation removes CO₂, CH₄, and other impurities, ultimately producing hydrogen products. The entire system achieves continuous production from raw natural gas to high-purity hydrogen output.



Optimized Design of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) Hydrogen Production System

The system adopts an integrated design concept, reducing the size of traditional hydrogen production equipment and achieving a containerized modular layout. Based on the natural gas steam reforming process, the system improves space utilization through optimized structural configuration.


Hydrogen Production Principle

Under the action of catalysts, methane reacts with steam at 700–900 °C and 0.8–2.5 MPa, undergoing a strong endothermic reforming reaction to produce crude syngas containing H₂, CO, and CO₂. The reaction heat is supplied by fuel gas and PSA desorption gas. The crude syngas then enters the shift converter, where CO reacts further with H₂O under catalyst promotion to form CO₂ and H₂.


Gas Purification Process

After cooling and dehumidification, the gas stream enters the PSA purification unit, where multi-stage adsorption separation removes CO₂, CH₄, and other impurities, ultimately producing hydrogen products. The entire system achieves continuous production from raw natural gas to high-purity hydrogen output.



Application Scope

Lirun Technology's natural gas hydrogen generator is specifically designed for small- and medium-scale hydrogen consumption scenarios. With its modular containerized structure, the system can be flexibly deployed in:

· Hydrogen refueling stations(daily hydrogen supply: 500–2000 Nm³)  

· Float glass production lines(hydrogen consumption: 300–800 Nm³/h)  

· Cold-rolled sheet annealing processes  

· Silicon steel production and other industrial applications

The system integratessteam reforming, medium-temperature shift conversion, and PSA purification, featuringfast start-up/shutdown, load adjustment, and automated operation. It provides a solution for distributed hydrogen energy applications.

Core Advantages

Compact Integrated Design

Modular containerized layout

Perfectly adapted to on-site hydrogen production needs

Significantly reduced footprint

Outstanding Energy Efficiency

Hydrogen purity ≥99.99%

Good specific energy consumption

Overall energy efficiency improved by 30%

Intelligent Control System

Fully automated operation

One-click start/stop functionality

Remote monitoring capability

Convenient Installation & Commissioning

Factory pre-assembled and pre-tested

Minimal on-site connection work

Rapid commissioning within 72 hours