The LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier) technology enables the safe and efficient storage and transport of hydrogen at ambient conditions.
The storage of the hydrogen (gaseous) takes place through the Hydrogenation process.
The Hydrogenation process is a chemical reaction that consists to add the hydrogen molecule to a liquid organic compound up to its saturation.
The Hydrogenation process is exothermic (up to 250°C) and takes place under a pressure of 30 to 50 bars.
LOHC Performances:
- 624 Nm3 H2 / m3 LOHC
- 1,9 MWh / m3 LOHC
- Reusable
LOHC Properties:
- Diesel-like liquid
- Storage under ambient conditions
- Safe (non-explosive and non-flammable)
- Classified as non-dangerous goods
- Certified for transports at ambient conditions
The separation of the hydrogen from the liquid organic compound takes place through the Dehydrogenation process.
The Dehydrogenation process (inverse of Hydrogenation) is a chemical reaction that under defined temperature and pressure conditions brings the liquid organic compound to release the hydrogen molecule.
The Dehydrogenation process is endothermic (300°C) and takes place under a pressure of 1 to 3 bars.
