Manufacturing system for synthetic compounds
The system uses hydrogen and oxygen from water electrolysis to heat the catalyst efficiently, reducing startup time and energy consumption in synthetic compound manufacturing.
JP7876698B1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-19TOKYO GAS CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TOKYO GAS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing synthetic compound manufacturing systems require significant energy and time to heat the catalyst during startup, often taking 4 to 8 hours to reach the required temperature of 200 to 300°C.
Method used
A system that utilizes a water electrolysis unit to produce hydrogen and oxygen, which are then used by a heating unit to heat the catalyst to the reaction temperature, and subsequent reaction heat is used to raise the temperature of other catalyst parts.
Benefits of technology
Reduces the energy and time required for system startup by using hydrogen and oxygen generated in-situ, improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
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Abstract
To provide a synthetic compound manufacturing system that can reduce the energy and time required when starting up the system. [Solution] The synthetic compound manufacturing system comprises a water electrolysis unit that generates hydrogen and oxygen by electrolyzing water, a reaction unit that has a catalyst for reacting the hydrogen generated in the water electrolysis unit with carbon dioxide and generates a synthetic compound by the reaction of the hydrogen and carbon dioxide, and a heating unit that burns the hydrogen and oxygen generated in the water electrolysis unit to heat the catalyst to the reaction temperature.
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