New Data From Fumed Silica Reactor Commissioning Shows Additional Significant Drop in Both Energy Use and Carbon Footprint
New Data From Fumed Silica Reactor Commissioning Shows Additional Significant Drop in Both Energy Use and Carbon Footprint
Since the project's inception in July 2021, our working models have consistently been based on the estimate that producing 1 kg of fumed silica at commercial scale using the FSR would require between 10 and 15 kWh -
Up to 92.0% less energy is required to produce fumed silica in one step compared to conventional industry processes
- Up to 99.9% less CO2 emissions associated with the production process compared to conventional industry processes.
- 与传统行业流程相比，在一步中生产烟雾二氧化硅所需的能量可减少高达92.0%。
- 与传统行业流程相比，与生产过程相关的CO2排放量可减少高达99.9%。
MONTREAL, Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. ("HPQ" or the "Company") (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in the green engineering of silica and silicon-based materials is pleased to share new data from recent updated process modelization work. This work was accomplished by technology supplier PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR, OTCQX: PYRGF, FRA: 8PY) ("PyroGenesis") during the ongoing commissioning of HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. ("HSPI") [1] Fumed Silica Reactor ("FSR") pilot plant.
2024年8月15日，蒙特利尔（GLOBE NEWSWIRE）-HPQ纳米硅和基于硅的材料技术公司（OTCQB: HPQFF，FRA:O08）很高兴分享最新的工艺模拟数据。这项工作是由技术供应商PyroGenesis Canada Inc.（TSX:PYR，OTCQX:PYRGF，FRA:8PY）在HSPI Fumed Silica Reactor（“FSR”）试验工厂正在进行投产期间完成的。 HPQ Silicon Inc.（"HPQ"或"公司"）TSX-V: tsxTSX：TSX，OTCQB：HPQFF，FRA：O08），一家专注于绿色化学工程硅和基于硅的材料技术的公司，很高兴分享最新的工艺模型更新的数据。该工作是由技术供应商PyroGenesis Canada Inc.（TSX: PYR，OTCQX：PYRGF，FRA: 8PY）（“PyroGenesis”）在正在进行中的HPQ Silica Polvere Inc.（“HSPI”）[1] Fumed Silica Reactor（“FSR”）试验厂的投产期间完成的。
The new data highlights the commercial and environmental impact advantages of the HSPI Fumed Silica project compared to conventional industry processes.
新的数据突显了HSPI烟雾二氧化硅项目与传统行业流程相比的商业和环境影响优势。
Reducing Energy Use and Carbon Footprint in Fumed Silica Production
在烟雾二氧化硅生产中减少能源使用量和碳足迹。
Since the project's inception in July 2021, our working models have consistently been based on the estimate that producing 1 kg of fumed silica at commercial scale using the FSR would require between 10 and 15 kWh [2] of energy experimentally compared to 4-5 kWh theoretically based on the thermal model developed by PyroGenesis. This assumption has been the foundation of our internal technical and economic study, published on January 10th, 2024, which demonstrated the strong commercial potential of the FSR, as well as the update released on June 5th, 2024.
自2021年7月项目开始以来，我们的工作模型一直是基于产生1公斤的商业比例的烟雾二氧化硅需要10至15千瓦时[2] 的实验室能量，相比之下，理论上的热模型开发需要4-5千瓦时的能量。
As part of the current commissioning work, data collected from updates to the thermal model now indicate that the energy required to produce 1 kg of fumed silica at commercial scale of at least 1,000 TPY has been reduced to a range of 8 to 12 kWh [3]. This represents an additional 20% reduction in the energy requirements for the FSR project which is due to an optimized thermal efficiency of the process.
在当前的投产工作中，从热模型的更新所收集的数据现在表明，产生1公斤的商业比例的烟雾二氧化硅所需的能量已经降低到8至12千瓦时的范围内[3]。这代表了FSR工程能源需求的又一个20%降低，由于该过程的热效率优化所致。
The updated model indicates that HSPI FSR technology requires 92% less energy when compared to conventional processes, which typically consume between 100 and 120 kWh per kg of fumed silica produced [4].
更新的模型显示，与传统流程相比，HSPI FSR技术所需的能量减少了92%，通常每生产一千克的烟雾二氧化硅需要消耗100至120千瓦时[4]。
The additional 20% reduction in energy requirements significantly enhances the environmental benefits of the FSR project. Since energy consumption and its associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions account for approximately 99% of the carbon footprint of FSR technology, this reduction is crucial. When factoring in the updated model data and considering that energy production in Quebec generates 1.7 grams of CO2 equivalent per kWh, the HPSI FSR technology should now emit only 0.0136 kg of CO2 per kg of fumed silica produced [5].
能源消耗及其相关的温室气体（GHG）排放占FSR技术碳足迹约99%，因此这种降低至关重要。考虑到更新的模型数据和鉴于魁北克省的能源生产每产生一千瓦时产生1.7克CO2当量，因此HPSI FSR技术现在每生产一公斤的烟雾二氧化硅只需排放0.0136公斤CO2[5]。
This represents a potential reduction of up to 99.9% in the carbon footprint compared to conventional fumed silica production processes, which typically produce between 8 to 17 kg of CO2 per kg of fumed silica produced. [4]
这相当于与传统烟雾二氧化硅生产过程相比，每生产一千克的烟雾二氧化硅可节省高达99.9%的碳足迹，通常每生产一千克的烟雾二氧化硅需要排放8至17公斤的CO2[4]。
"In mature industries like fumed silica production, improvements are typically incremental and modest in scale," said Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon and HPQ Silicon Polvere. "However, with the introduction of our FSR technology, we are poised to disrupt the market by enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, potentially altering the competitive landscape for fumed silica manufacturing."
HPQ Silicon和HPQ Silicon Polvere的总裁兼首席执行官Bernard Tourillon表示：“在成熟的行业中，如烟雾二氧化硅生产，改进通常是逐渐的和规模比较温和的。然而，随着我们的FSR技术的引入，我们有可能通过提高效率和降低成本来颠覆市场，从而可能改变烟雾二氧化硅制造的竞争格局。”
Understanding the significant CO2 Reduction Potential of HSPI FSR in Key Markets
了解HSPI FSR在主要市场中的CO2减排潜力。
With an annual consumption of approximately 24,000 tonnes of fumed silica in Canada [6], adopting the HSPI FSR process could result in significant reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 191,500 to 379,000 tonnes per year [7]. Similarly, in European countries, where 92,000 tonnes are consumed yearly [6], this process could cut emissions by approximately 734,000 to 1,453,600 tonnes annually [8].
加拿大每年约消耗24,000吨烟雾二氧化硅[6]，采用HSPI FSR工艺可能导致CO2排放量约为191,500至379,000吨/年[7]的大幅减少。同样，在欧洲国家每年约消耗92,000吨两氧化硅[6]，该工艺可每年将排放降低约734,000至1,453,600吨[8]，相当于每年从路上移走大约45,477至345,817辆汽车[9]。
This is equivalent to removing between approximately 45,477 to 345,817 cars from the road annually [9].
这相当于每年从路上移走大约45,477至345,817辆汽车[9]。
Updated Table Highlighting HSPI Disruptive Advantages
更新的表格突出了HSPI颠覆性的优势。
"The transformative potential of our FSR technology, with its ability to dramatically reduce energy consumption and emissions, is strong," added Mr. Tourillon. "However, we believe that its impact will be more truly recognized once the pilot plant starts producing fumed silica materials, setting a new standard for sustainability in the industry."
“我们FSR技术具有显著减少能源消耗和排放的转型潜力。”Tourillon先生补充说，“然而，我们相信，一旦试验工厂开始生产烟雾二氧化硅材料，它的影响将更为真实，从而为行业可持续性树立新的标准。”
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参考来源
| [1] | A wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ Silicon Inc. when technology supplier PyroGenesis announced its intention to exercise its option to acquire a 50% stake in HSPI in May 2024. |
| [2] | Preliminary energy consumption estimate made by PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (January 2024) |
| [3] | Updated energy consumption estimate made by PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (August 2024) |
| [4] | Frischknecht, Rolf, et al. "Life cycle inventories and life cycle assessment of photovoltaic systems." International Energy Agency (IEA) PVPS Task 12 (2020). |
| [5] | The 0.0136 Kg eq of CO2 per Kg of Fumed Silica was calculated using Government of Canada data that indicate that in Quebec on average 1.7 g of CO2 are generated eq per KWh. and multiplying that number by 8. |
| [6] | Sales data per regions from MarketsandMarkets 2017 "fumed silica market – global forecast to 2022". |
| [7] | The 191,500 number is derived by X 24,000 @ (8-0.0136) while the number 379,000 is derived by X 24,000 @ (17-1.2). |
| [8] | The 734,000 number is derived by X 92,000 @ (8-0.0136) while the number 1,453,600 is derived by X 92,000 @ (17-1.2). |
| [9] | USA EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator |
| [10] | The 1 Kg eq of CO2 per Kg of Fumed Silica was calculated using Government of Canada data that indicate that in Canada on average 100 g of CO2 are generated eq per KWh., and multiplying that number by 10 |
| [11] | The 2.5 Kg eq of CO2 per Kg of Fumed Silica was calculated using Government of Canada data that indicate that in the rest of Canada, 150 g of CO2 are generated eq per KWh., and multiplying that number by 15 |
| [12] | The 0.0204 Kg eq of CO2 per Kg of Fumed Silica was calculated using Government of Canada data that indicate that in Quebec on average 1.7 g of CO2 are generated eq per KWh., and multiplying that number by 12. |
| [13] | Government of Canada |
| [14] | The Wall Street Journal article, April 18, 2023, "World's First Carbon Import Tax Approved by EU Lawmakers" |
| [15] | Cai, H., Wang, X., Kelly, J. C., & Wang, M. (2021). Building Life-Cycle Analysis with the GREET Building Module: Methodology, Data, and Case Studies (No. ANL/ESD-21/13). Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (USA). |
| [16] | Average EBITDA margins of 20% are derived from two sources, with Link #1 leading to Source #1 and Link #2 leading to Source #2 (Specialty Additives division). |
| [17] | Management has calculated the EBITDA margins for the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) based on data derived from third party sources and publicly available information. These figures will be updated upon completion of the pilot testing phase. The 16% range in HSPI EBITDA margins considers estimated selling prices of the material produced and estimated costs (worst case and best case) associated with producing a Kg of Fumed Silica with the FSR |
| [1] | 在科技供应商PyroGenesis宣布有意收购HSPI50%股权时，它是HPQ Silicon Inc.的全资子公司。 |
| [2] | PyroGenesis Canada Inc.（2024年1月）提出的初步能源消耗估计。 |
| [3] | PyroGenesis Canada Inc.（2024年8月）更新的能源消耗估计。 |
| n。 | Frischknecht，Rolf等人。 2020年国际能源署（IEA）PVPS 12号任务的光伏系统生命周期清单和生命周期评估。 |
| [5] | 使用加拿大政府的数据计算出每千克烟雾二氧化硅对等的0.0136千克二氧化碳排放。数据显示魁北克每千瓦时平均排放1.7克二氧化碳，将这个数字乘以8。 |
| [6] | MarketsandMarkets 2017 年的区域销售数据燃料币市场 - 全球预测到2022年". |
| [7] | 191,500这个数字是乘以24,000 @ (8-0.0136)而来，而数字379,000则是乘以24,000 @ (17-1.2)而来。 |
| [8] | 734,000这个数字是乘以92,000 @ (8-0.0136)而来，而数字1,453,600则是乘以92,000 @ (17-1.2)而来。 |
| [9] | 美国环境保护署温室气体当量计算器 |
| [10] | 使用加拿大政府的数据计算出每千克烟雾二氧化硅对等的1千克二氧化碳排放。数据显示加拿大平均每千瓦时排放100克二氧化碳，将这个数字乘以10。 |
| [11] | 使用加拿大政府的数据计算出每千克烟雾二氧化硅对等的2.5千克二氧化碳排放。数据显示在加拿大其他地区，平均每千瓦时排放150克二氧化碳，将这个数字乘以15。 |
| [12] | 使用加拿大政府的数据计算出每千克烟雾二氧化硅对等的0.0204千克二氧化碳排放。数据显示魁北克每千瓦时平均排放1.7克二氧化碳，将这个数字乘以12。 |
| [13] | 加拿大政府 |
| [14] | 2023年4月18日《华尔街日报》的文章，“欧盟立法者批准全球首个碳进口税” |
| [15] | Cai, H., Wang, X., Kelly, J. C., & Wang. (2021). GREEt建筑模块建筑寿命周期分析：方法、数据和案例研究(编号 ANL/ESD-21/13)。ANL国家实验室。伊利诺伊州阿岗，IL (美国)。 |
| [16] | 20%的平均EBITDA利润率来自两个来源，链接#1指向来源#1，链接#2指向来源#2(Specialty Additives division)。 |
| [17] | 管理层根据第三方来源和公开的信息计算出烟雾二氧化硅反应器(FSR)的EBITDA利润率。这些数字将在试验测试阶段完成后更新。HSPI的EBITDA利润率区间为16%，考虑到生产一千克烟雾二氧化硅的销售价格和与使用FSR生产一千克烟雾二氧化硅相关的成本(最坏和最好情况)估算而得。 |
Cautionary Statements
警示声明
HSPI management plans to update and further validate the energy and carbon footprint projections as more data is collected during the ongoing pilot plant phase.
HSPI管理团队计划在进行持续的试验工厂阶段收集更多数据后更新并进一步验证能源和碳足迹预测。
About HPQ
关于HPQ
HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange Tier 1 Industrial Issuer.
HPQ Silicon Inc. (tsx-V: HPQ)是一家总部位于魁北克的TSX创业板一级工业发行人。
HPQ is developing, with the support of world-class technology partners PyroGenesis Canada Inc. and NOVACIUM SAS, new green processes crucial to make the critical materials needed to reach net zero emissions.
HPQ正在与世界一流的技术合作伙伴PyroGenesis Canada Inc.和NOVACIUM SAS一起开发新的绿色工艺，以制造达到净零排放所需的关键材料。
HPQ activities are centred around the following four (4) pillars:
HPQ的活动围绕以下四个支柱展开:
| 1) | Becoming a green low-cost (Capex and Opex) manufacturer of Fumed Silica using the FUMED SILICA REACTOR, a proprietary technology owned by HPQ Silica Polvere Inc being developed for HSPI by PyroGenesis. |
| 2) | Becoming a producer of silicon-based anode materials for battery applications with the assistance of NOVACIUM SAS. |
| 3) | HPQ SILICON affiliate NOVACIUM SAS is developing a low carbon, chemical base on demand and high-pressure autonomous hydrogen production system. |
| 4) | Becoming a zero CO2 low-cost (Capex and Opex) producer of High Purity Silicon (2N+ to 4N) using our PUREVAPTM "Quartz Reduction Reactors" (QRR), a proprietary technology owned by HPQ being developed for HPQ by PyroGenesis. |
| 1) LG CNS的新一代“PerfecTwin ERP Edition”帮助企业客户从SAP ECC迁移到SAP S/4HANA，在支持普通的SAP S/4HANA升级的同时，以近乎零缺陷率启动。 | 使用PyroGenesis为HSPI开发的专有技术“FUMED SILICA REACTOR”，将成为一家绿色低成本(资本支出和营运支出)的烟雾二氧化硅制造商。 |
| 2) 此解决方案还可以自动收集特定时间段的海量真实交易数据以进行重复验证，以确保成功启动SAP S/4HANA。而发现缺陷的手动流程可能需要相当长的时间，而且在执行重复验证方面有其局限性，因为它是公司关键业务系统的中央枢纽。 “PerfecTwin ERP Edition”不仅可以解决这个问题，还可以验证与ERP系统相互连接的关键业务系统是否完全正常运行。 | HPQ SILICON的附属公司NOVACIUM SAS正在开发一种低碳、基于需求和高压的自主氢气生产系统。 |
| 3) | HPQ SILICON附属企业NOVACIUm SAS正在开发低碳、化学羰基基础上的、需求化和高压自主氢气生产系统。 |
| 4) | 利用我们由PyroGenesis开发的具有专有权的纯化长长石还原反应器 (PUREVAP™"Quartz Reduction Reactors") 技术，成为一家零 CO2 低成本 (Capex 和 Opex) 高纯度硅 (2N+ 到 4N) 生产商 。 |
For more information, please visit HPQ Silicon web site.
要获取更多信息，请访问HPQ Silicon网站。
About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
关于PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and are economically attractive alternatives to conventional "dirty" processes. PyroGenesis has created proprietary, patented, and advanced plasma technologies that are being vetted and adopted by multiple multibillion dollar industry leaders in three massive markets: iron ore pelletization, aluminum, waste management, and additive manufacturing. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2 and 2,940 m2 R&D and manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. The operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, having been ISO certified since 1997. For more information, please visit:
PyroGenesis Canada Inc.是一家高科技公司，致力于设计、开发、制造和推广先进的等离子工艺和可持续解决方案，降低温室气体排放（GHG）并提供经济上有吸引力的替代传统“脏”工艺的解决方案。PyroGenesis创建了独有的、专利的、先进的等离子技术，并被多个市值数十亿美元的行业领袖所采纳和采用，主要集中于三个市场：铁矿球团化、铝、废物管理和添加剂制造。PyroGenesis拥有一支经验丰富的工程师、科学家和技术人员组成的团队，他们工作在蒙特利尔的办公室，拥有3800平方米和2940平方米的研发和制造设施。PyroGenesis通过始终处于技术开发和商业化的前沿，在竞争中保持其优势。操作通过认证，符合ISO 9001:2015和AS9100D认证标准，自1997年以来一直完全符合ISO认证标准。有关更多信息，请访问：
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