Ammonia
Ammonia is the main source for nitrogen in nitrogenous fertilizers - and here the gasification process plays a role. To make ammonia, you need hydrogen. And although hydrogen is traditionally obtained from natural gas, we can get it through gasification of carbon-based feedstock – like coal.
How it works
Gasification converts carbon-based feedstock into syngas. After that syngas is cleaned of its impurities and byproducts, and the carbon is separated out, the hydrogen-rich fuel is sent through an ammonia synthesis process.
The H2 and N2 react under the presence of the catalyst to create ammonia. This process has been used around the world enabling ammonia producers to use relatively low-cost fuels like coal to support their operations.
Features & Benefits
- Coal as a gasification feedstock can provide a hedge against often volatile natural gas prices.
- Proven technology. Experienced personnel. GE is an industry leader in gasification technology development and deployment with more than 130 gasifiers in the field today.
- GE’s technology, with its relatively low capital cost and high plant availability, provides a cost-effective and proven solution.
