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Hydrogen Production from Natural Gas
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Rating: 4.8 out of 5(7 ratings)
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Hydrogen Production from Natural Gas

Everything you need to know to design and scale a Hydrogen Production Plant
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Identify and explain the main industrial methods of hydrogen production
  • Describe the key chemical reactions involved in hydrogen production
  • Understand the detailed process steps of hydrogen production method
  • Analyze the process flow and key steps for hydrogen production technology

Course content

1 section13 lectures50m total length
  • Introduction2:51
  • Hydrogen Application4:35
  • Hydrogen Safety - know the risks3:09
  • SMR: Global overview and key technology providers5:18
  • SMR: Global overview and key technology providers
  • Hydrogen Production: Block Flow Diagram Overview Part 14:28
  • Hydrogen Production: Block Flow Diagram Overview Part 23:43
  • Waste Heat Recovery Unit5:32
  • Pre-reforming unit: why do we need it in hydrogen production?3:35
  • Shift conversion unit: how it works4:27
  • Understanding PSA: From mixed gas to pure Hydrogen3:23

    Explore the PSA hydrogen purification process: adsorption of impurities at ~20 bar, automatic vessel cycling with desorption, 99.9% purity, and reusing off gas as fuel in the reformer, PLC controlled.

  • Main Equipment List2:29

    Explore how natural gas becomes hydrogen through key equipment: hydrodesulfurization, pre-reforming, steam-methane reforming, shift conversion, PSA purification, plus heat recovery units.

  • Troubleshooting techniques3:36
  • Rising Hydrogen Demand3:25
  • SMR technology overview

Requirements

  • Familiarity with fundamental engineering concepts, such as process flow, understanding the chemical reactions, is helpful but not mandatory.

Description

Dear Students,

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

Today, hydrogen energy is a new generation clean energy solution that contributes to sustainability and significantly reduces carbon emissions.

This course “Hydrogen Production from Natural Gas” will help you understand the fundamental principles behind hydrogen energy and its role in building a cleaner, lower-carbon future.

The main focus of the course is Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), which remains the most widely used and scalable technology for hydrogen production in refineries and petrochemical plants.

Unlike many introductory courses that only present general concepts, this course explains the real process technology used in industrial hydrogen units. We will walk step-by-step through the main process sections used in hydrogen plants — from feed gas treatment and pre-reforming to steam methane reforming, shift conversion, hydrogen purification using PSA, and waste heat recovery.

You will also understand the key chemical reactions involved in hydrogen generation and how these reactions occur inside industrial reactors.

Key topics are explained through practical examples, process flow diagrams PFDs and main equipment list, so that you can gain a solid understanding of the process design technology.

After this course, you will confidently answer essential questions such as:


  • How is hydrogen produced in modern plants?

  • What are the main hydrogen production method?

  • What safety measures are critical in hydrogen handling?

  • Did you know that the hydrogen molecule (H₂) is the smallest of all substances?

  • What is the list of main process equipment used in hydrogen production?

We will also explore common troubleshooting techniques used in industrial hydrogen plants and learn how engineers solve operational problems safely and efficiently.

This course also includes:


  • A glossary of technical terms

  • Main Equipment list

  • Process Flow Diagram available to download in PDF

  • A Udemy Certificate of Completion

  • A 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

I hope that you find this course useful and that the knowledge you gain will help you grow professionally and understand the role of hydrogen in the energy transition.

Who this course is for:

  • Process engineers and chemical engineers seeking to expand their expertise in hydrogen production and industrial applications.
  • Technical managers and subject matter experts involved in energy & sustainability
  • Energy sector professionals exploring hydrogen as a clean fuel option and sustainable energy carrier
  • Entrepreneurs and business leaders interested in the hydrogen economy, green technologies, and investment opportunities