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CRDX Invited to Demonstrate at COP27
April 27, 2022
The CRDX green hydrogen blending system will be on its way to Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt later this year for a demonstration at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27). The system, which is designed and manufactured in upstate New York, is capable of blending natural gas with up to 30% hydrogen.
For more information, please Contact Us or send a message to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
CRDX Delivers for Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Georgia
April 12, 2022
CRDX has completed and shipped its hydrogen blending and conditioning system to Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Georgia. The system will support the transition of carbon-based fuels to hydrogen.
For more information, please Contact Us or send a message to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
A New Alliance
February 3, 2022
CRDX announces a new collaboration with DORA Partners & Company, an energy-centric consulting firm that specializes in Marketing, Business Development, Business Improvement, Engineering and Project Management. The new relationship is part of the CRDX commitment to delivering the best decarbonization strategies and solutions to its customers on the road towards a Net Zero economy.
For more information, please Contact Us or send a message to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
A Milestone: CRDX Ships its First Hydrogen Control Panel
January 18, 2022
CRDX has shipped out its first Hydrogen Control Panel - bound for installation as part of a critical auxiliary system for a hydrogen-cooled generator. Our consultants worked directly with the customer on specifications and design - manufacturing was handled by the parent company Met Weld International in New York.
The system supports safety and operational efficiency by continuously monitoring gas purity throughout various modes of generator operation. It is designed for use in Class I/Div 2/ATEX Zone 2, and IECEx/Zone 2 hazardous area environments and is suitable for both scavenging or vacuum-type seal oil systems.
For more information, please Contact Us or send a message to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
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CRDX Supports First-of-its-kind Demonstration at Brentwood Power Station
[ALTAMONT NY, November 5, 2021---]
CRDX is providing its hydrogen gas blending system to a new demonstration project at the New York Power Authority’s Brentwood Power Station; a short-term installation designed to explore the ability of transitioning a natural gas fired turbine to run on green hydrogen.
According to NYPA, “the first-of-its-kind demonstration will evaluate the effects of different concentrations of hydrogen blended with natural gas at regular intervals to assess the blend’s effect on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and its overall system and environmental impacts, including nitrogen oxide emissions. At the close of this project, peer-reviewed results will be shared with the industry and the public to better inform what efforts can help New York State reach its goal of reducing carbon emissions 85 percent by 2050.The project is expected to last between six and eight weeks.”
CRDX, a Met Weld International brand, has been designing and manufacturing gas conditioning, blending, and monitoring equipment for decades. It will be their Hydrogen Blending System that will support the NYPA’s nation-leading demonstration.
CRDX was developed to help customers achieve their carbon reduction goals. “We have the ability to leverage decades of experience in designing and manufacturing conditioning, gas blending, and monitoring equipment for the power gen industry to help our customers meet the requirements for blending green hydrogen and other transitional fuels” said Morgan Connor, President and Founder of CRDX. “Our organization has the technical expertise, manufacturing know-how and industry knowledge to support the development of the technologies needed to support the energy transition”, Connor added.
CRDX was organized in 2020 by Morgan Connor, the President of Gavial Holdings and Met Weld International, to help customers meet the unique requirements for blending green hydrogen and other transitional fuels. For more information about CRDX Hydrogen Blending Systems, message Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
For more information, please Contact Us or send a message to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
CRDX selected to provide its Hydrogen Blending System in Long Island
[[ALTAMONT NY, April 2021---]
CRDX is pleased to be selected to provide its Hydrogen Blending System in support of the conversion of a peaker plant on Long Island that will run on a blend of Hydrogen and Natural Gas. For more information about our Hydrogen Blending Systems please contact Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
For more information, please Contact Us or send a message to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
Met Weld International forms Carbon Reduction Systems (CRDX)
[ALTAMONT NY, January 2020---]
Met Weld International (MWI) is pleased to announce the formation Carbon Reduction Systems (CRDX), a technology based manufacturing company focused on developing products and services for reducing the use of carbon based fuels and their emissions. CRDX is a MWI brand, utilizing decades of experience supporting gas turbines and hydrogen cooled generators in the power generation industry.
CRDX was developed to help customers achieve their carbon reduction goals. “We have the ability to leverage decades of experience in designing and manufacturing gas blending, conditioning and monitoring equipment for the power gen industry to help our customers meet the requirements for blending green hydrogen and other transitional fuels” said Morgan Connor, President of Gavial Holdings. “Our organization has the technical expertise, manufacturing know-how and industry knowledge to support the development of the technologies needed to meet the needs of net zero carbon reduction”, Connor added.
CRDX will work directly with turbine manufactures, utilities, IPPs and EPCs to design and build equipment to handle and condition green hydrogen and other transitional fuels as the industry drives to net zero. As a Met Weld brand, CRDX has the resources and capabilities required to help make green hydrogen a viable and economic fuel source for gas turbines.
Met Weld International is an ASME Code fabricator specializing in process skids, tanks, pressure vessels, pipe spools, and assemblies. Met Weld has a nuclear level Quality Assurance Program (ASME Section III, NQA-1) in place and is ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered. Met Weld is an SBA registered Small Business based in Upstate New York. MWI is a member of Gavial Holdings, Inc.
For more information, please Contact Us or send a message to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@CRDXS.com
Tech Specs 1
HYDROGEN PRODUCERS AND HYDROGEN CONSUMERS
Don’t overlook the critical elements of your hydrogen processing strategy.
We’re excited to be talking to our partners and customers in the hydrogen economy about the array of new ideas and projects aimed at delivering a carbon-neutral future. And while the complexities of this challenge continue to inspire technical innovations in both manufacturing and system design, THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HYDROGEN HANDLING and associated infrastructure continue to play a critical role in maximizing the value of emerging hydrogen infrastructure technology. What are the questions that will define your hydrogen source and its production? How have factors such as storage, purity, pressure, and monitoring been considered in your design?
Follow our TECH SPECS SERIES and learn what our engineers and design experts have to say about the products and processes that are the foundation of a successful and commercially viable hydrogen processing strategy.
We can consult with you about your project directly. To get started, fill out our Project Intake form on the Contact Us page or send an email to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@crdxs.com.
Tech Specs 2
BUILDING A ROADMAP TO PROGRAM SUCCESS
Each and every component of your gas blending system represents an opportunity for growing and maximizing the effectiveness and potential of your program. Why is storage a critical element and how does handling and filtration play a role? What product and documentation deliverables will be required to support operations management and keep essential stakeholders engaged and accountable? Our practice of working through these and other questions with OEM’s, utilities, and independent power producers has given us a roadmap that can help with your planning too.
What are some of your most challenging questions? What have you not thought of yet?
From application engineering to on site system start-up and commissioning; and for projects big and small, our engineers and planners are here to help develop a plan that is right for each project.
To get the conversation started, fill out our Project Intake form on the Contact Us page or send an email to Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@crdxs.com.
Tech Specs 3
NATURAL GAS CONDITIONING
A Simple Start to Reducing Carbon Emissions: Natural Gas Conditioning
While our industry contemplates the largest and most complex challenges of delivering an affordable net zero energy future, CRDX offers this uniquely simple perspective: Start by reducing carbon emissions with a focus on maximizing turbine efficiency.
Increased Turbine Efficiency = Lower Carbon Utilization.
Where are the opportunities to increase turbine efficiency? One answer lies within your natural gas fuel conditioning systems, where optimizing pressure, flow, and temperature – combined with removing impurities and other fuel contaminants -- leads to more efficient turbine operation.
Here are the building blocks that are critical to efficient turbine operation. If you would like us to personally assess your system profile, fill out our Project Intake Form or email Steve Kilmartin at skilmartin@crdxs.com.
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Knock out drums and Scrubbers - to remove larger quantities of liquids and solids from the gas stream, typically down to 12 microns.
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Absolute Filter/Separators - to remove all free liquids and solids from the gas stream, typically down to 0.3 microns.
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Pressure Regulation - to reduce the incoming gas pressure to a lower downstream pressure suitable for the combustion gas turbine.
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Dew Point and Performance Heaters - to add superheat, typically up to 50 degrees F, to the fuel gas downstream of the absolute coalescing filter/separator.
Tech Specs 4
HYDROGEN FUEL GAS BLENDING SYSTEMS - WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?
"What Is Your Goal?"
CRDX support of hydrogen blending projects usually starts with a few simple questions:
1. What is the H2 blend, by volume, your plant is seeking?
2. Are you planning to increase that %, and if so, to what future %?
3. What is the turbine’s daily natural gas consumption?
4. Are you considering green, blue or grey hydrogen – and have you identified the source already?
5. Does your project involve H2 bulk storage on site, or tube truck delivery?
These questions shape the conversation and will drive the design of primary system components/considerations:
1. Flow Regulator
2. Filters
3. Isolation Valves
4. Blending Chamber
5. Flow Control
6. Interface with the turbine control system
7. Gas Chromatograph
Whether you’re contemplating a retrofit or new build, CRDX can help identify the path to project success. Give Steve Kilmartin a call, or email him at skilmartin@crdxs.com.