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AmmEL-H2

Ammonia Removal + Hydrogen Production Technology

The world generates 359 billion cubic metres of wastewater each year… only half is treated.

Untreated ammonia is toxic to aquatic life, destroying water ways and creating greenhouse gases 298x worse than CO2.

AmmEL-H2 [Link to AmmEL-H2] is unique, it’s a patented system which removes high concentration ammonia, while generating hydrogen to decarbonize our planet. 

The solution is what we’ve called the Green HY-way. 

We aim to create decentralized hydrogen production centers in close proximity to hydrogen end-users.  We can then mitigate the billions of dollars required for storage and distribution infrastructure by creating hydrogen where it’s needed. 

How? We can target municipal wastewater treatments plants in close vicinity.  Our AmmEL-H2 process can treat wastewater at these locations, while producing hydrogen to help co-located heavy industry reach Net Zero.

 

Generating H2 while cleaning our environment

The world generates 359 billion cubic metres of wastewater each year… only half is treated.

Untreated ammonia is toxic to aquatic life, destroying water ways and creating greenhouse gases 298x worse than CO2.

AmmEL-H2 [Link to AmmEL-H2] is unique, it’s a patented system which removes high concentration ammonia, while generating hydrogen to decarbonize our planet. 

The solution is what we’ve called the Green HY-way. 

We aim to create decentralized hydrogen production centers in close proximity to hydrogen end-users.  We can then mitigate the billions of dollars required for storage and distribution infrastructure by creating hydrogen where it’s needed. 

How? We can target municipal wastewater treatments plants in close vicinity.  Our AmmEL-H2 process can treat wastewater at these locations, while producing hydrogen to help co-located heavy industry reach Net Zero.

 

AmmEL

Ammonia Removal Technology | AmmEL

The N4O Approach to Ammonia Removal

  • NoNitrate – Carcinogen
  • NoNitrous Oxide – Greenhouse Gas
  • NoReduced Water Quality
  • NoBio-fouling
  • Only environmentally-friendly Nitrogen Gas

AmmEL Treats Ammonia Contaminated Water 

Our patented AmmEL systems represent cost effective and environmentally sound treatment processes for the removal of dissolved ammonia from industrial and municipal water including wastewater, storm water, sewage effluent and mine waste water. 

At the core of the AmmEL system is its proprietary self-cleaning electrochemical reactor that converts total ammonia directly to gaseous nitrogen without producing the carcinogen nitrate and the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide. Responsible management of ammonia will inhibit the proliferation of algae and improve water quality of receiving water bodies. 

In contrast to conventional biological processes, the efficacy of this electrochemically based systems is not affected negatively by low temperature enabling responsible management of ammonia in northern regions of the globe year-round. 

Some of the advantages of the AmmEL technology over conventional systems are:

  • Treats very high concentrations of ammonium characteristic of bio-solids centrate/filtrate
  • Capable of achieving very low concentrations of ammonium in the treated water (< 1 mg/L)
  • Does not produce the carcinogen nitrate
  • Unlike biological treatment, the AmmEL system does not produce the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide
  • Efficacy is independent of temperature
  • Should qualify for greenhouse credits
  • Treats water with high suspended solids and limited organic compounds
  • Relatively small footprint
  • Rapid start-up and shut-down
  • Lower capital cost than bio-systems of similar capabilities
  • Fully automated and remotely monitored, low maintenance
  • No build-up or coating of microbiological slime within columns and therefore no reduction in ammonium adsorption efficiency

ESD

Electro Static Deionization | ESD

Electro-Static Deionization (ESD) for the Removal of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 

Electro-static deionization is a proven electrochemical process that effectively lowers the concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) in water.

ESD is a cost effective system that utilizes the principles of capacitive deionization based on the company’s licenced technology.

Water containing arsenic, nitrate, fluoride, perchlorate, ammonia, sulfate, metals or other ionic compounds can be treated using capacitive deionization.

ESD is offered in two designs; one removes all charged dissolved solids, while the other preferentially removes monovalent ions such as nitrate and fluoride.

ESD systems can also be used to concentrate dilute solutions, for example, the recovery of valuable metals or nutrients from waste streams.

Independent testing of the ESD system has demonstrated its capabilities. The tests targeted 85-99% removal of specific compounds added separately to tap water. The target was achieved in all cases.

Why Electro-static Deionization? 

  • Reduce TDS
  • High removal efficiencies
  • High water recovery
  • No chemical additives
  • Low maintenance

Low energy consumption