METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR AMMONIA PRODUCTION
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1. A method for producing ammonia, comprising:
- combining at least a first portion of a hydrogen stream with air;
combusting the at least a first portion of the hydrogen stream and the air to produce nitrogen; and
combining the nitrogen with at least a second portion of the hydrogen stream to produce ammonia.
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Abstract
Processes for the production of ammonia may include the production of nitrogen from the combustion of a stream or slipstream of hydrogen mixed with air. Hydrogen used to produce the nitrogen for an ammonia combustion process may be generated from the electrolysis of water. Hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water may also be combined with nitrogen to produce ammonia. Apparatuses for the production of ammonia and constituents used to produce ammonia are also disclosed.
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1. A method for producing ammonia, comprising:
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combining at least a first portion of a hydrogen stream with air; combusting the at least a first portion of the hydrogen stream and the air to produce nitrogen; and combining the nitrogen with at least a second portion of the hydrogen stream to produce ammonia. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for producing nitrogen, comprising:
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combining a hydrogen stream and air; and producing a moist nitrogen product comprising nitrogen by combusting the hydrogen stream and air. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus for producing ammonia, comprising:
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at least one electrolytic cell configured to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen; at least one renewable energy power source coupled to the at least one electrolytic cell to supply an electrical current to the at least one electrolytic cell; at least one combustion apparatus configured to combust hydrogen produced by the at least one electrolytic cell with air to produce nitrogen; and at least one ammonia generator configured to produce ammonia from nitrogen produced by the at least one combustion apparatus and hydrogen. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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