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WELCOME to the HySTrAm Newsletter

Our journey started in June 2022, and since then, we have had the pleasure of welcoming numerous visitors to our channels who have been following our project’s journey. Thank you for your support! 
 
Today we are delighted to introduce the third edition of our newsletter. Our mission is to keep you well-informed about our latest developments. With this goal in mind, we are thrilled to announce the release of our inaugural video.

Join us in exploring the core of the HySTrAm project and the initial strides taken by our consortium. 

PROJECT PROGRESS SO FAR

Turning concept into reality: approaching a major milestone!

The transition from conceptualising a new process to making it a reality entails a substantial journey, and that’s precisely what the work done by AAU Energy and Casale encompasses.

The reactor, as a crucial component of the system, has been designed to facilitate efficient ammonia production thanks to the lower pressure and temperature compared to the conventional Haber-Bosch. The approach integrates both the catalyst and absorbent beds in several layers within the reactor, providing a streamlined and compact solution which in principle eliminates the use or the reactant recycling loop.

Upon successful completion, this will mark a pioneering milestone as the world's first plant of its kind! 

Unlocking new horizons: the HySTrAm new publication has arrived!

In this paper, a comprehensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model incorporating the Ru-based catalytic reaction model is developed to investigate and guide the mild NH3 synthesis, paving the way for distributed NH3 production.

Among the few CFD models of NH3 synthesis, our model is well validated by experimental data and advanced in terms of universality and accuracy, moving NH3 synthesis modelling to a more practical and larger scale. 

HySTrAm Highlights

The HySTrAm first clustering event titled “Next generation of hydrogen storage solutions based on innovative materials” was held in conjunction with MOST-H2 and supported by Mast3rboost and Ambher projects. The event showcased an array of promising hydrogen storage technologies investigated by esteemed research institutions and industry leaders across Europe.

The experts analysed the existing European regulatory bottlenecks concerning hydrogen applications and storage. They unanimously advocated the need for a unified European legal framework stands as a crucial step to effectively implement hydrogen technologies in practical applications across the market. Moreover, the cost factor to enter the market as well as the societal acceptance of ammonia as a hydrogen energy carrier might pose a significant concern in this regard.

The HySTrAm consortium at Eindhoven University of Technolgy!

The HySTrAm consortium met at Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) to celebrate its 4th General Assembly meeting. The consortium discussed the milestones achieved so far as well as the planning of the following phases.

The HySTrAm project is currently finalising the detailed system design while awaiting the final experimental results to fine-tune both the design and system control. At present, the project is on schedule to initiate the procurement of components for the construction of the pilot plant where they will produce ammonia.

In the upcoming months, the HySTrAm project will develop the Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF) for hydrogen storage, ammonia synthesis catalyst, and ammonia absorbent. Simultaneously, the team will proceed to finalise the construction of the pilot plant and conduct the conclusive round of testing at Anwil S.A, company based in Poland.

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