Minox Announces Groundbreaking Advancements in Hydrogen-Based Deoxygenation Technology
The 5th generation Minox Compact system
The core innovation involves the replacement of the traditional compressor with an Eductor, specifically a Liquid Jet Compressor. This strategic and technological shift not only seeks to boost system availability but also offers the potential for reduced energy consumption, reduced OPEX costs through a significant reduction in maintenance requirements, and the near elimination of moving parts within the system.
To ensure the reliability and efficiency of this technology, we have constructed a fully functioning test system, contained within a custom-built container. A notable aspect of this development is Minox’s commitment to local expertise, where we have exclusively used vendors in Notodden for the fabrication of the system, showing our dedication to supporting local businesses and communities.
Testing of this system is scheduled to commence in Notodden this autumn, followed by a move to a dedicated test site in the sea water in the Grenland region. All components of the system is individually field-proven, and we are looking to achieve TRL9 for the whole system after completion of the tests this fall.
In addition to these hardware innovations, Minox has further embraced the digital era by creating a digital process twin of the system. This digital twin empowers us to remotely monitor and potentially remotely control all critical aspects of the process, in addition to offer predictive maintenance and the potential for AI based trouble-shooting and optimisation. This feature will not only enhance the operational efficiency of the system but will also be extended to clients in future projects, proving our commitment to delivering advanced, client-centric solutions.
Extensive process simulations predicts the success of the new system configuration and gives us confidence in its future applications.
Additionally, our test system is designed to utilize hydrogen as fuel for the catalytic deoxygenation reaction, tapping into the clean energy potential of hydrogen to drive environmental sustainability in industrial processes. Minox has a long history of both using methanol and hydrogen as fuel, but we are further ensuring our clients trust in this method by applying it to our test and demonstration system.
Once we have testet the 5th generation Minox system in “our own backyard” we will offer clients to come have a look or simply bring the demonstration system to our clients. Exciting times ahead.
