First firing tests of ceramic products with hydrogen in the CTCV's low-carbon installation

Recently, the first tests of firing ceramic products with hydrogen were carried out at the low-carbon facility of the Ceramics and Glass Technology Centre (CTCV). These innovative tests involved mixing natural gas with up to 50% hydrogen, marking a significant step towards decarbonising the ceramics industry.

The CTCV's low-carbon pilot plant is an integral part of the ECP | Ecocerâmica e Cristalaria de Portugal agenda. This project was supported by PRF Gas Solutions and partners such as Induzir - Eficiência na Queima and CTCV - Centro de Tecnologia e Inovação.

The hydrogen mixing and injection unit used in these tests, called MIXEO, was entirely designed and developed by PRF Gas Solutions. This technology stands out for its potential to promote sustainability and technological innovation in the ceramics sector, reinforcing the commitment to reducing carbon emissions and adopting cleaner energies.