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Lab Unit for Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis
Ammonia
Electrocatalysis
Hydrogen Application
Laser Spectroscopy
MEA
Short Stack Testing
This laboratory system is designed for the electrochemical, catalytic high‑pressure synthesis of ammonia.
At the core of the system is a membrane reactor in which up to three membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) can be integrated in parallel and characterised at pressures of up to 80 bar(g) and temperatures of up to 550 °C.
The unit is designed for unattended 24/7 operation.
Design Parameters
- Design temperature: 650 °C
- Design pressure: 100 bar
Reactor and Process Features
- MEA reactor
- Inner diameter: approx. 90 mm
- Height: approx. 370 mm
- Gas flow rates of up to 4,000 mL/min
- Capillary-based flow distribution ensuring uniform supply to all MEAs
- Option for superheated steam dosing
- Cathode gas (product) analysis
- Real-time ammonia detection using a laser spectrometer
Automation and Control
- Process control system: Siemens S7‑1500
