Técnicas Reunidas has taken a key technical step toward evaluating green hydrogen as an alternative in thermal processes in the ceramics industry. Through the H2togreenceramics project, the company has successfully installed and commissioned a 50 kW alkaline electrolyzer at the Low-Carbon Plant of the Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC) in Almassora.
During this first phase, the hydrogen produced was fed directly into a burner in the combustion chamber, where tests were carried out to study its continuous operation. The objective: to analyze the technical feasibility of partially replacing natural gas in tile firing, thereby reducing emissions from the sector.
Validation of green hydrogen in industrial ceramics
The next stage of the project involves the installation of a 250 to 500 kW electrolyzer at the facilities of Coloresmalt, a manufacturer of ceramic frits. This pilot will validate the technology in a real production environment.
The hydrogen generated will be injected into the plant’s natural gas network, reaching mixtures of up to 20% by volume. In addition, the oxygen resulting from the
Valencian consortium to close the hydrogen cycle
The project project involves the participation of several key players such as the ITC and AIJU such as the ITC and AIJU technology centers, the company Proying XXI specialized in industrial furnaces and the company Coloresmalt as end user. Together they form a complete chain from the production of hydrogen to the hydrogen production to its industrial consumption.
The initiative is partially funded by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism of the Generalitat Valenciana, within the framework of the program to support strategic projects.
Source and photo: Técnicas Reunidas