In the latest episode of Project Features, Foshan Xianhu Laboratory and Monalisa Group explored a recent demonstration of ammonia combustion for industrial fabrication of ceramic tiles in China. Retrofits of the gas-powered production lines, safe, low-emission ammonia combustion, a multi-level DeNOX approach, target markets, and future ammonia fuel demand potential in China were discussed.
Meet Foshan Xianhu Laboratory and Monalisa Group, two partners in an ammonia for heat demonstration project in China. In September 2024, ammonia fuel completely replaced gas in one production line for manufacturing of ceramic tiles at Monalisa’s Guangdong plant. The fuel switch did not compromise the color and quality of the produced ceramic tiles, and partners are working to roll ammonia fuel out onto other production lines.
The recent Symposium on Ammonia Energy in Shanghai showcased the latest ammonia energy R&D, including cutting-edge work on catalysts, direct ammonia combustion, large-scale co-firing and industrial ceramics production.