While hydrogen is a viable alternative to natural gas-based heating and can be used as a chemical feedstock and a reduction agent in the manufacturing of steel, it will need to experience significant cost reductions in order to be competitive as a source of industrial process heat. It is extremely difficult to decarbonize current heating methods in energy-intensive industrial production processes, such as those in the glass, food, and ceramic industries. Hydrogen can be used in place of natural gas in these processes as a quick and sustainable way to reduce their carbon footprint. But there isn’t yet the technology to do this. Terravista has been established with the goal of creating combustion technology to get ready for a gradual switch from natural gas to hydrogen. Important building blocks for the implementation of the sustainable hydrogen value chain are provided by this research initiative.

Although the focus of hydrogen preparation is industrial process heat, it is crucial to note right away that there are sizingable amounts of emissions from the processes themselves that contribute to the overall quantity of emissions produced by hot industrial processes. This is important in the case of cement, since quicklime is made by separating CO2 from limestone during the calcination process, which results in two-thirds of the CO2 emissions rather than from the combustion of fuels. In other words, the CO2 produced does not result from a combustion reaction but rather from the limestone. However, onsite production of process heat does account for sizable percentages of industrial sector emissions.

GOAL

Terravista believes in creating industrial burners that can operate with natural gas/hydrogen mixtures containing 0–100% hydrogen. Terravista’s expertise and proven design in the lab, the industrial burners will and are being tested. Additionally, the effects of switching from natural gas to hydrogen on combustion characteristics and heat transfer to the load will be examined. In this project, NOx mitigation strategies will be created and tested, and design guidelines for newly constructed furnaces that burn hydrogen will be provided.

GREEN HYDROGEN

Several alternative processes can be used to create hydrogen, including the gasification of biomass or hydrocarbons, steam methane reforming (SMR) of natural gas, and electrolysis, which uses electricity. To separate hydrogen and oxygen from water. Today, the vast majority of the hydrogen consumed worldwide is mostly made by SMR from fossil fuels. However, the huge rise in interest in hydrogen’s potential to reduce global emissions in recent years is partly due to expectations of falling prices for so-called “green hydrogen,” or hydrogen produced by Terravista. Hydrogen can serve several different purposes in the area of industrial decarbonization in addition to generating process heat.

HOW TERRAVISTA ADHERES TO SAFETY & HIGH PREMIUM QUALITY WITH GREEN HYDROGEN

Terravista always ensures the best quality while paying attention to nuances in the production of hydrogen and its execution. The perfected design proves its performance and reliability for the reduction of heat and is 100% sustainable. Terravista prioritises longevity and produces sustainable and eco-friendly products. Green hydrogen can be transformed into electricity or synthetic gas and used for commercial, industrial, or mobility purposes.

ADVANTAGES OF GREEN HYDROGEN:

• Green hydrogen is created when renewable energy sources are used. “Green hydrogen” is created when surplus electricity from renewable energy sources is transformed into hydrogen in power-to-gas plants. It is a clean energy source and raw material that is simple to move around and store.
• Green hydrogen stabilizes the supply of heat and electricity. Hydrogen that is created through renewable sources can be easily transformed into heat or electricity and used for home energy production and electricity supply. By doing this, it guarantees that renewable energies are consistently accessible in appropriate amounts in the event of power variations caused by the weather.
• Green Hydrogen is Versatile in use: The most abundant element on Earth, hydrogen provides a lot of opportunities for innovation. It can produce energy and heat, act as a fuel or coolant, and be utilized as a raw material in manufacturing. Fuel-cell systems are already being used successfully today, and electrolysis technologies are already on the verge of entering the growth and profit phase. However, Terravista ensures the produced hydrogen is used for power-to-gas facilities to be commercially effective.
• It can be used innovatively Green Hydrogen is a clean energy source that, unlike coal and oil, solely releases water vapor and leaves no residue in the air.Industry and hydrogen have a long-standing partnership. Since the beginning of the 19th century, this gas has been utilized to power automobiles, airships, and spacecraft. The global economy’s unavoidable process of decarbonization will increase the significance of hydrogen. In addition, we will surely be looking at one of the fuels of the future if its production costs drop by 50% by 2030 as anticipated by the World Hydrogen Council.
• Green Hydrogen reduces CO2 emissions: Currently, fossil fuels are used to manufacture 96% of all hydrogen. Carbon dioxide from the traditional production process leaks into the atmosphere, harming the climate. However, water is electrolyzed into hydrogen and oxygen in the power-to-gas process. The byproduct oxygen can either be put to other uses or simply discharged into the environment while the hydrogen is still being used.