Development of plants for the production of hydrogen, carbon black, syngas and acetylene by microwave plasmalysis
H2Plas GmbH
Berlin (12524, Markomannenstraße 73) · DENew on Amplifa
The Company
H2Plas GmbH was founded in June 2021 as a 100% subsidiary of Dr. Ryll Lab GmbH in the Adlershof Technology Park in Berlin. The company develops plants for the production of hydrogen, carbon black, syngas (e-fuel) and acetylene based on carbonaceous raw materials such as natural gas or biomethane using microwave plasma technologies. Following the construction of a pilot plant with a production capacity of 1 kg H2 per hour as part of a proof-of-concept study (2020), the automation technology was optimized for 24/7 operation, and in 2022 a demonstration plant for 10-12 kg H2 per hour was built and syngas production based on the plasma technology was demonstrated. Microwave plasmalysis enables a contact-free, non-thermal low-temperature plasma in which the energy is guided through waveguides into the plasma source and focused there. H2Plas GmbH offers plant development as well as pilot and demonstration plants for customers from hydrogen production, chemicals, e-fuels, aviation, shipping and heavy-duty transport.
- Site
- Berlin
- Processes
- Production of hydrogen by microwave plasmalysis, Production of carbon black by microwave plasmalysis, Production of syngas ("e-fuel") by microwave plasmalysis, Production of acetylene by microwave plasmalysis, Development of plants for microwave plasma technology (plant engineering), Plant development, Pilot and demonstration plants, Proof-of-concept studies
- Materials
- Natural methane, Biomethane, Hydrogen, Carbon Black, Syngas (e-fuel), Acetylene, Syngas (E-Fuel)
- Founded
- 2021
- Industries
- Hydrogen production, Chemicals, E-fuels, Aviation, Shipping, Heavy-duty transport
- 01
Raw material specification (natural gas/biomethane)
- 02
Plant development
- 03
Construction of pilot and demonstration plants
- 04
Microwave plasmalysis
- 05
Proof-of-concept studies and process optimization
Raw Materials and Processes
Natural methane
Carbonaceous raw material for the production of hydrogen, carbon black, syngas and acetylene by microwave plasmalysis.
Biomethane
Renewable feedstock for plasmalysis enabling more climate-friendly production.
Hydrogen
Main product of microwave plasmalysis; according to the company, producible with around 8 times greater energy efficiency than via electrolysis.
Carbon Black
Solid product of plasmalysis; yield and product qualities were optimized in 2021.
Syngas (E-Fuel)
Product produced since 2022 based on plasma technology for aviation, shipping and heavy-duty transport.
Acetylene
Further product of microwave plasmalysis based on carbonaceous raw materials.
Locations
Berlin
DEDevelopment, head office, pilot and demonstration plants
- Materials
- Natural methane, biomethane
- Microwave plasmalysis pilot plant (1 kg H2/h)
- Microwave plasmalysis demonstration plant (10-12 kg H2/h, 2022)
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of hydrogen by microwave plasmalysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | Natural methane, Biomethane |
| Production of carbon black by microwave plasmalysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | Natural methane, Biomethane |
| Production of syngas ("e-fuel") by microwave plasmalysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | Natural methane, Biomethane |
| Production of acetylene by microwave plasmalysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | Natural methane, Biomethane |
| Development of plants for microwave plasma technology (plant engineering)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microwave plasmalysis pilot plant (1 kg H2 per hour) | – | 1 | – | – | Berlin |
| Microwave plasmalysis demonstration plant (10–12 kg H2 per hour) | – | 1 | – | 2022 | Berlin |
Additional services
History
- 2020
Construction and further development of a pilot plant for the production of 1 kg H2 per hour as part of a proof-of-concept study.
- 2021
Founding of H2Plas GmbH as a 100% subsidiary of Dr. Ryll Lab GmbH; optimization of the automation technology with the goal of 24/7 operation, maximization of carbon black output and demonstration of various product qualities.
- 2022
Construction of a demonstration plant for the production of 10-12 kg H2 per hour.
- 2022
Production of syngas (e-fuel) based on plasma technology.