MFE Technology
Market disrupting breakthrough technology
At CPH2, we developed a patented membrane-free system that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen without using expensive platinum, iridium or so-called ‘forever chemicals.’ It’s a cheaper and more reliable way to make clean fuel.
Membrane free electrolysis generates the wet gas mixture. It’s dried and then we separate the hydrogen from the oxygen at minus 200 degrees Celsius using cryogenic cooling.
Our breakthrough patented heat exchanger recovers high purity oxygen, hydrogen and even most of the cooling energy used, improving performance and driving operating costs down.
Our customers are left with hydrogen at 99.999% purity and oxygen at 99.5% for use in their specific applications. No emissions and no fouling, clogging, breaking membranes.
The system is modular, scalable and proven.
Designed for scalability.
Engineered to meet diverse demands.
Technical Specifications
| Nominal Capacity | 1MW | 5MW | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Efficiency (kWh/kg) | 59 | 48 | 1MW at 48kWh/kg on 2030 deliveries |
| Stack lifetime (Yrs) | 12 | 12 | Guaranteed as part of the maintenance contract |
| Unit footprint (m2) | 59 | 149 | Excludes local siting / planning requirements for setback |
| H2 production mass (kg/hr) | 18.7 | 104 | |
| H2 purity (vol %) | 99.999 | 99.999 | ISO 4687 Type I/II Grade D |
| H2 output pressure (bar(g)) | 20 | 20 | |
| O2 production mass (kg/hr) | 149 | 827 | |
| O2 purity (%) | 99.5 | 99.5 | EIGA-33-18 with medical use approval by special order |
| O2 output pressure (bar(g)) | 0.6 | 0.6 | |
| Ramp up – from pressurised standby | 1 | 1 | Seconds |
| Ramp up – from cold | 10 | 10 | Minutes |
| Ambient temperature range | -5ËšC to 35ËšC | -5ËšC to 35ËšC | |
| Water usage (kg/kg H2) | 11.2 | 11.2 | Potable water |
| Input electrical supply conditions (volts) | 400-415 | 400-415 | @50Hz, 3-phase |
The stack’s simple configuration makes it easy to build and maintain, making it responsive to a fluctuating power supply. Obtaining this design was challenging and required considerable engineering effort, stubbornness, and a decade of research and product development.
Our unwavering commitment to safety is evident in our collaborative efforts with industry stakeholders, regulators, and notified bodies. We are dedicated to setting the highest operational safety standards in the design and manufacture of electrolysers.
We prioritise sustainability by selecting widely available components, standard metals, and polymers to construct our technology. Our decision to avoid using Platinum Group Metals as membranes or catalysts reduces our reliance on depleting resources and carbon footprint. It contributes to a more sustainable world—for now, for our children, and for future generations.
