RUICHANG – Your best partner in a hydrogen processing plant
Focus on eco-friendly solutions to create efficient and clean industrial H2 production lines
RUICHANG is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the research and development and manufacturing of environmental protection process equipment. We have been deeply involved in the chemical and petroleum refining industries for more than 20 years. Our main products encompass multiple core field equipment, including process burners, fluid catalytic cracking units (FCC), flue gas desulfurization systems (FGD), and heat exchangers. The company is committed to providing one-stop environmental protection and energy utilization solutions for global industrial customers, focusing on high efficiency, stability, and energy savings as the core technical path, and continuously promoting the green transformation and upgrading of the chemical industry chain.
In the context of the rapid development of the hydrogen energy economy, the Hydrogen Processing Plant (hydrogen processing unit) we launched globally has been widely used in multiple industrial fields such as petroleum refining, coal chemical industry, ammonia synthesis, methanol hydrogen production, and fuel cell supporting industries. The device integrates our company’s many years of process optimization, modular integrated manufacturing, and efficient and safe control technology to help customers achieve efficient and economical utilization of hydrogen resources while reducing carbon emissions.
Hydrogen Processing unit
Our Hydrogen Processing Plant is a highly modular and process-flexible device system, whose main functions include hydrogen purification, separation, purification, drying, compression, storage and deployment. The whole system is customized according to the upstream process gas source of the customer (such as reforming gas, shift gas, coke oven gas, etc.), and can provide a complete solution with a hydrogen recovery rate of > 99.9%. The core process units include:
- Raw gas pretreatment module: adopts high-efficiency heat exchanger and automatic backwash filtration system to remove dust, cool down and desulfurize the raw gas.
- Hydrogen purification module: select pressure swing adsorption (PSA), membrane separation, low-temperature condensation and other methods according to the inlet gas components to extract high-purity hydrogen (99.99%).
- Drying and impurity removal module: through adsorbent tower and molecular sieve, residual moisture, CO, CO₂ and other trace impurities are completely removed.
- Compression and buffer gas storage system: equipped with imported high-pressure hydrogen compressor, the pressure level can reach 30~70 MPa, which meets the needs of fuel cells and industrial hydrogen storage.
- Automatic control system: DCS+PLC dual-layer intelligent control architecture, supporting remote control, data collection, online alarm and process adjustment.
Technical advantages of hydrogen processing unit
Multi-technology integration, adapting to different process sources
Our hydrogen processing equipment is compatible with a variety of raw gas, such as:
- Petrochemical reforming gas (containing H₂>70%)
- Coke oven gas (H₂ and CH₄ mixed)
- Coal gas (H₂ and CO coexist)
- Biological hydrogen production gas
For different gas sources, the optimal process route selection algorithm is adopted to automatically recommend the most suitable hydrogen extraction and purification technology to maximize the recovery rate and economy.
Modular design, shortening the construction cycle
- Standardized modular design of equipment, the prefabrication rate can reach 85%, significantly shortening the project cycle;
- The device can be deployed in a skid-mounted mobile manner, which is particularly suitable for temporary factories, remote mining areas, and experimental production bases;
- Strong scalability, and multi-module parallel upgrades can be performed according to later hydrogen needs.
High recovery rate and low energy consumption
- PSA system uses highly selective adsorbent, with a recovery rate of more than 99.9%;
- Optimize heat integration design, reduce overall energy consumption by 20% through self-circulating heat exchanger;
- Intelligent control system accurately adjusts adsorption/regeneration cycle, prolongs equipment life and reduces maintenance frequency.
Internationally leading safety level
- All pressure vessels and system pipelines are ASME/GB certified;
- Adopt advanced explosion-proof electronic control unit and hydrogen leakage automatic alarm system;
- Equipped with firewall partition, positive pressure explosion-proof control room and safety interlock mechanism, there is no blind spot protection in the whole process.
one-stop service for you!
RUICHANG is not only an equipment manufacturer, but also an industrial solution provider. We provide the following supporting services around the hydrogen processing system:
Preliminary consultation and process simulation
Customized design and equipment manufacturing
Installation, commissioning and technical training
After-sales guarantee and upgrade service
Why choose RUICHANG?
Strong R&D Strength
- Owns three R&D centers for chemical process, thermal engineering and automation control;
- Long-term cooperation with well-known universities and other research institutes to carry out hydrogen energy and low-carbon technology projects;
- Annual R&D investment accounts for more than 10% of revenue.
Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities
- Equipped with a 30,000㎡ intelligent production base;
- Possess core processes such as large-caliber pressure vessel manufacturing, titanium alloy welding, and hydrogen embrittlement resistance treatment;
- Has been exported to more than 30 countries and regions including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America.
Typical Project Experience
- 500Nm³/h hydrogen purification station for a well-known domestic hydrogen fuel cell vehicle company;
- 20,000Nm³/h hydrogen recovery and distribution system for refineries in the Middle East;
- 3000Nm³/h low-temperature methanol cracking hydrogen production system for overseas coal chemical customers.
Hydrogen Processing Plant Investment & Return Analysis
(based on 1000 Nm³/h Capacity, all values are in USD)
| Category | Item | Amount (USD) | Remarks |
| Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) | Main Equipment (PSA, Heat Exchanger, Compressor, Controls) | $97,220 | Includes full hydrogen purification line |
| Auxiliary Facilities (Piping, Civil, Skid Mounts) | $41,670 | May vary based on site conditions | |
| Installation & Commissioning | $13,890 | Engineering service included | |
| Initial Consumables (adsorbents, chemicals) | $6,950 | Zeolite, activated carbon, etc. | |
| Total CAPEX | $159,730 | — | |
| Operating Expenditure (OPEX / Year) | Feed Gas Cost | $250,000 | Based on $0.038/Nm³ raw gas |
| Electricity | $55,560 | Compressor & control system | |
| Labor & Maintenance | $13,890 | Operators + routine maintenance | |
| Adsorbent Replacement (Depreciated) | $4,170 | Averaged over 2 years | |
| Other Expenses | $6,950 | Admin, safety, misc. | |
| Total OPEX / Year | $330,570 | — | |
| Production & Revenue | Annual Hydrogen Output | 6,600,000 Nm³ | 1000×20×330 |
| Sale Price | $2.50 / Nm³ | Industrial hydrogen price | |
| Annual Revenue | $16,500,000 | 6.6M × $2.50 | |
| Annual Net Profit | $16,169,430 | Revenue – OPEX | |
| Investment Indicators | Payback Period | ~0.01 year | Less than 1 month (exceptional ROI) |
| ROI (1st Year) | ~10,122% | Annual net / CAPEX |
Recommendations
- Best for: Mid-sized gas companies, fuel cell hydrogen stations, refinery off-gas recovery.
- Purchase Model: Prefer full-package skid-mounted units for plug-and-play.
- Financial Flexibility: Consider lease-to-own or EPC+F model to reduce upfront burden.
- Policy Tip: Apply for hydrogen-related subsidies or carbon credit programs.
