“The difference between hydrogen being a theoretical fuel for vehicles and becoming a practical solution depends on the ability to reduce the cost of safe production with technology that can access our present infrastructure.”
Martin Schmid, PE
AEI Lead Engineer
Purified Hydrogen Generator Modeling viability, testing safety. The potential represented by hydrogen as a transportation fuel source using existing energy infrastructures places it among the most compelling alternative energy solutions. AEI is providing technology modeling, controls design, and commissioning for ChevronTexaco and Modine Manufacturing Company's (Chevron-Modine) viability testing of the jointly developed Advanced Steam Methane Reformer Pure Hydrogen Generator (PHG).
Chevron-Modine's immediate objective is to support fuel cell vehicle use with distributed energy stations, increasing the efficiency and reducing the cost and complexity of safe hydrogen generation. The PHG produces extremely high purity hydrogen, integrating exothermic/endothermic reactions within a manufacturable skidded technology. AEI created the PHG equipment layout and fabrication drawings to enable H2 production in a compact space, preserving maintenance access and meeting National Electrical Code hazardous separation requirements. Commissioning included complete circuit pressure decay monitoring.
Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls, Process Engineering, ProE 3D Fabrication Drawings
Size: 20' x 10' x 15' skidded system
Location: Fabrication - Verona, WI, Unit sited in Detroit, MI, Metro Area
Architect: Flad Architects
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