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An Innovative Power-to-Liquid Solution Based on Research and Practical Experience
A joint development project between KIB Engineering & Consulting GmbH and Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM)
ResiConMe – Green Methanol from H₂O + CO₂ and Renewable Energy
Through ResiConMe, KIB is collaborating with research partners to develop an innovative process for producing renewable methanol. The goal is to use biogenic CO₂ and renewable energy in a highly efficient, modular, and scalable process to produce green methanol.
At the heart of the technology is the combination of high-temperature co-electrolysis with an intensified methanol synthesis process in a novel microstructured filament reactor. Through optimized process and heat integration, methanol production is expected to become economically viable, particularly for decentralized and medium-sized industrial applications.
Current Status of Development
The project, funded by the DBU, is currently in the technological validation and scale-up phase. Key components of the filament reactor have already been manufactured and tested. In initial test series using catalytically coated filaments, methanol was successfully produced, thereby confirming the fundamental feasibility of the reactor concept.
At the same time, preparations are underway for the next steps in development: the construction of a pilot plant, further validation of the overall process, and the transfer of the process to a modular industrial plant. A plant design with a production capacity of approximately 2,000 metric tons of methanol per year has already been developed for initial commercial-scale production.
If you’d like to learn more about our project, please feel free to contact us—we look forward to talking with you.
Our Focus Areas in Research & Development
Simulation of Process Engineering Processes
Using state-of-the-art simulation methods, we analyze and optimize complex process engineering systems. Our simulations help increase the efficiency of production facilities, conserve energy, and reduce operating costs. We rely on precise mathematical models that replicate real-world conditions as accurately as possible.