KAPSOM Reports Progress in Ammonia Cracking Technology Development

KAPSOM has recently made steady progress in its research and development of ammonia cracking technology. The company has completed the construction of its pilot-scale testing system and has begun pilot operations. Initial testing results indicate that KAPSOM’s ammonia cracking catalyst performs well under the current operating conditions and shows advantages compared with commercially available catalysts in certain aspects.

Pilot-Scale System Completed and Operational

The pilot-scale ammonia cracking system developed by KAPSOM has been successfully completed and is now in operation. The facility is designed to support continuous testing of the ammonia cracking process and to provide data for evaluating catalyst performance and system stability under practical operating conditions.

With the pilot unit now running, the R&D team has started a series of experiments to verify process parameters, monitor system performance, and collect operational data. These tests are intended to support further optimization of both the catalyst and the reactor system.

Pilot-scale ammonia cracking system at the KAPSOM testing site.

Catalyst Development and Performance Evaluation

Alongside the construction of the pilot facility, KAPSOM has been developing its own ammonia cracking catalyst. Early testing indicates that the catalyst shows good activity and stability under the current experimental conditions.

In comparative tests conducted within the pilot system, the KAPSOM catalyst demonstrated performance advantages in several operational aspects when compared with a commercial catalyst used as a benchmark. The results suggest that the catalyst can maintain effective ammonia conversion while operating under similar conditions.

Further testing is ongoing to evaluate catalyst durability, long-term stability, and performance under different process parameters.

Demonstration of Ammonia Cracking Reaction During Pilot Testing.

Comparative Test Results for Ammonia Cracking Catalysts

Supporting Hydrogen Production from Ammonia

Ammonia cracking is an important process for producing hydrogen from ammonia. Because ammonia can be stored and transported relatively easily, it is considered a potential carrier for hydrogen in future energy systems. The cracking process converts ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, enabling hydrogen to be released where it is needed.

Through the development of catalyst materials and reactor systems, KAPSOM aims to improve the efficiency and practicality of ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion. The pilot testing phase plays a key role in verifying process performance and identifying areas for technical improvement.

Next Steps

Following the start of pilot operations, KAPSOM will continue to conduct systematic testing of the ammonia cracking system. The research team plans to further evaluate catalyst performance, refine operating parameters, and analyze data collected during pilot runs.

The results from this stage will support ongoing technology development and provide a basis for future scaling and potential application.

KAPSOM will continue to advance its work in ammonia cracking technology as part of its broader efforts in hydrogen-related technologies.