Hydrogen production system by methanol steam reforming in explosion-proof micro-channel reactor

By dividing the methanol reforming hydrogen production system into independent chambers and integrating core devices, the problems of large footprint and high safety risks of existing systems have been solved, realizing efficient and safe small-to-medium-scale hydrogen production, which is suitable for diversified hydrogen use scenarios.

CN121911336BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05GUANGXI UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2026-03-26
Publication Date
2026-06-05

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Technical Problem

Existing methanol reforming hydrogen production systems suffer from problems such as large footprint, low space utilization, high safety risks, and high operation and maintenance costs. Integrated units are difficult to control the danger zone in the event of hydrogen leakage, posing a risk of explosion and combustion.

Method used

The methanol-water vapor reforming hydrogen production system adopts an explosion-proof microchannel reactor. The system is divided into independent processing chambers, reaction chambers and collection chambers by partitions inside the chamber. Isolation valves, pressure relief valves and blowing mechanisms are set up to achieve zoned explosion protection and gas dilution. The core device is integrated to reduce the footprint and improve safety.

Benefits of technology

It improves the system's space utilization, can flexibly adapt to small spaces, has a significant zoning explosion-proof effect, reduces the risk of hydrogen leakage, improves the safety and purity of hydrogen, simplifies the application process, and reduces operation and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The application discloses an explosion-proof micro-channel reactor methanol steam reforming hydrogen production system and belongs to the technical field of methanol hydrogen production. The system comprises a cabin body and a plurality of blowing mechanisms. The inner cavity of the cabin body is separated into mutually independent treatment cavities, reaction cavities and capture cavities by partitions. The bottom of the cabin body is provided with a common cavity. The treatment cavities, the reaction cavities and the capture cavities are individually communicated with the common cavity through respective isolation valves and pressure relief valves. The plurality of blowing mechanisms are used for blowing inert gas into the treatment cavities, the reaction cavities and the capture cavities. The core processes of methanol reforming hydrogen production, such as material mixing, heat exchange vaporization, reforming reaction, gas-liquid separation and carbon capture, are arranged in the treatment cavities, the reaction cavities and the capture cavities, thereby reducing the floor area and improving the space utilization. The hydrogen concentration in the leakage chamber is rapidly diluted through the plurality of blowing mechanisms, the explosion or combustion risk caused by hydrogen exceeding the standard is reduced, the safety of personnel and equipment is effectively ensured, and the use safety is improved.
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