THE FUTURE OF NITROGEN FIXATION
The first plasma system built on the N2 technology platform is NitroGen One. With its enhanced performance, it revitalizes plasma technology as a strong contender for industrial nitrogen fixation.
Plasma technology for nitrogen fixation offers several key advantages that make it an efficient and sustainable solution. One of its primary benefits is the direct conversion of electricity and air into reactive nitrogen, bypassing the need for traditional energy-intensive processes.
The technology is also scalable, with modular systems that can be expanded in 30 kW increments, allowing for flexible and cost-effective growth. Additionally, plasma systems enable high-temperature heat recovery, enhancing overall energy efficiency.
The electrode lifetime and power supply efficiency contribute to lower maintenance costs and a more reliable, long-lasting system, making plasma-based nitrogen fixation an attractive option for industrial applications.
We continuously work on improving the technology and our objective is to accelerate the industrial adoption of plasma-based nitrogen fixation.
WHY PLASMA-BASED NITROGEN FIXATION?
Plasma technology is an electricity-based alternative that takes fossil fuels out of industrial nitrogen fixation. This enables local and electric production that can be fully based on renewable electricity.
This offers a compelling solution for modern industries due to its flexibility and efficiency. Its ability to operate intermittently with fast ramp-up and ramp-down times allows for easy integration into variable energy sources, making it ideal for dynamic applications.
The low complexity of the system results in lower capital costs, regardless of the scale, while its modular scalability ensures that the system can be adapted to meet specific needs. Plasma technology produces high-exergy heat as a by-product, which can be recovered and used for other processes, further enhancing energy efficiency.
By directly converting electricity and air into reactive nitrogen, plasma-based nitrogen fixation eliminates the need for fossil energy, offering a more sustainable alternative.
USING THE POWER OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
Using plasma technology in conjunction with renewable energy harnesses the full potential of solar and wind power. Its flexible and intermittent operation, with fast ramp-up and ramp-down times, makes it an ideal solution for managing the fluctuations in renewable energy generation.
Plasma processing can operate when needed and turned off when electricity is needed elsewhere.
Plasma technology can help energy companies address curtailment challenges by efficiently converting excess electricity into valuable reactive nitrogen, turning Power2X into Power2Nitrogen.
This approach ensures that renewable electricity, even when it’s in surplus, is put to good use, maximizing the value of clean energy and supporting a more sustainable, efficient energy system.
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND R&D AT N2
N2’s Applied’s R&D activities and technology development focuses on four main areas:
PLASMA
Plasma Technology, is a core part of the N2 process. Optimising the reactor for reactive nitrogen production is a main R&D focus.
ABSORPTION
The absorption process is where reactive nitrogen is converted to quality fertilisers. Developing efficient absorption technology is a core R&D area.
AGRONOMY
Aimed at validating the NEO fertiliser and applications.
CLOUD & CONTROL SYSTEM
Software for controlling the machines and R&D equipment, and cloud for data collection, visualisation and analytics.