• Laboratory-scale test plant for the study of Autothermal Reforming (ATR), Oxy Steam Reforming (OSR), Tri-Reforming (TR) and Steam Reforming processes for the production of hydrogen from gaseous fuels (methane, propane, biogas). The plant with fixed-bed reactor is suitable for working up to temperatures close to 1000°C, 4 bar maximum pressure, and is equipped with a micro HPLC pump for water dosing and GC analysis and/or online mass spectrometer.
• Laboratory-scale test plant for the study of Autothermal Reforming (ATR) and Steam Reforming (SR) processes for the production of hydrogen from liquid fuels (diesel). The plant with a fixed bed reactor is suitable for working up to temperatures close to 1000°C, 4 bar maximum pressure, is equipped with two HPLC micro-pumps for dosing water and liquid fuel the system is connected to a GC and/or online mass spectrometer.
• Laboratory-scale test plant for studying hydrogenation processes (methanation and ammonia synthesis). The plant with a fixed-bed reactor is suitable for working up to temperatures close to 1000°C, 60 bar maximum operating pressure, and is equipped with a micro HPLC pump for water dosing and GC analysis and/or online mass spectrometer.
• Dual fixed-bed experimental station, high pressure (100 bar) and temperature (1000°C), for continuous catalytic measurements and the possibility of regeneration of the catalytic system under running conditions.
• DSR 1 – Prototype Syngas Generator designed and built for a maximum hydrogen production of 1.5 Nm3/h, based on the Diesel SR process. aimed at syngas production and/or integration with Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) systems for stationary applications. The system is also used for the testing of new reactor configurations and the trial of commercial or developed catalysts on a larger than laboratory scale. The system is equipped with an NDIR analyser for on-line analysis of the produced gases;
• Bench-scale test facility for the study of Auto-Thermal Reforming (ATR), Oxy Steam Reforming (OSR), Tri-Reforming (TR) and Steam Reforming processes and the study of hydrogenation processes (methanation and ammonia synthesis). The system is used to test new reactor configurations and to trial commercial or developed catalysts on a larger than laboratory scale. The system is equipped with an NDIR analyser for on-line analysis of the produced gases;
• Optical microscope for 2D and 3D measurements (Keyence), for surface mapping and profilometry measurements even on irregular solid surfaces.
• Compact modular rheometer (MCR 92, Anton Paar) allowing rheological measurements in both rotational and oscillatory modes.