Exploration and selection of LOHC substance
3 things we do to make Voyex LOHC work
Synthesis
Making Voyex LOHC liquid
The main raw materials used for Voyex LOHC liquid can be derived from biofuel side streams and aromatic hydrocarbons from recycled plastics. With an in-house developed (patent pending) organic chemistry process the components are processed into Voyex LOHC.
The Voyex LOHC is produced in a closed-loop circular process. We have put great attention into minimising raw material usage, limiting side-streams and the overall energy efficiency. We aim for using our LOHC hundreds of times in hydrogenation and de-hydrogenation cycles.
Hydrogenation
Bonding hydrogen to make LOHC+
Hydrogenation is a well-known chemical reaction between Hydrogen and a different compound, the Voyex LOHC in our case. The process takes place in the vicinity of a (green) hydrogen source and produces energy as it is an exothermic reaction.
Specs:
- Voyex can reach 100% Hydrogen Storage Capacity in Hydrogenation process
- Density approximately ~1 kg/L
- Hydrogenation temperature circa 120°C
- Preferred pressure circa 30 bar
- Flashpoint: >100°c
- Liquid above -30°c
De-hydrogenation
Releasing hydrogen to make LOHC-
In de-hydrogenation, hydrogen is released from the Voyex LOHC using waste heat from a combustion engine or solid oxide fuel cell, making our system highly efficient. Voyex de-hydrogenation systems are placed near or inside the end-application, where the released hydrogen is used for energy.
Specs
- Effective Hydrogen release: 60 kg H2 / ton LOHC
- Density approximately ~1 kg/L
- De-hydrogenation temperature: 200 – 220°C
- Output pressure: 10-12 bar
- Flashpoint: >70°C
- Liquid above -15°C
Take a look behind the scenes
Our Voyage Extraordinaire
Our voyage extraordinaire
2020
2021 & 2022
Proof of Principle & Upscaling to kg/l scale
2021 & 2022
Q2 2024
Voyex Two 30kW de-hydrogenation
2024-2026
Pilot value chain
Consisting of:
– 1.5MW de-hydrogenation
– 600kg hydrogen per day hydrogenation
– 50-100 ton LOHC synthesis per year
2024-2026
2026+
Industrialisation
Consisting of:
– 1GW+ de-hydrogenation
– >1000 ton hydrogen per day hydrogenation
– >1000 ton per day LOHC synthesis
The unique properties add up to an affordable zero-emission future
Business is easy when it’s safe.
High autonomy for powerful applications.
Easy handling of liquids.
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