Velocys launches AlphaCore 400 to extend microchannel FT into larger SAF projects
- AlphaCore 400 is available immediately and doubles capacity compared with the AlphaCore 200 platform.
- The reactor adds more microchannel cores in a single shell, simplifying operation and reducing FT unit cost.
- The product roadmap aims to support both distributed feedstock models and larger, aggregated hub-and-spoke or centralized projects.
- Velocys keeps the same reactor, catalyst and process design foundation and is engaging developers, EPCs and partners for SAF, renewable diesel, naphtha and other synthetic fuels.
Product introduction
Velocys has made the AlphaCore 400 microchannel Fischer–Tropsch reactor available immediately. The platform doubles capacity versus the AlphaCore 200 while maintaining continuity with the company’s existing reactor, catalyst and process design foundation.
Design and cost impact
The AlphaCore 400 increases capacity by incorporating more microchannel cores within a single reactor shell and includes design features intended to simplify operation and lower FT unit cost. Higher-capacity reactor configurations let project developers configure the FT island around feedstock availability, production targets and project economics.
Project-scale flexibility
The product roadmap targets a broader range of SAF and synthetic-fuel project configurations. It aims to support distributed production for dispersed feedstocks (biomass, biogas, MSW, power-derived syngas) as well as aggregated feedstock, hub-and-spoke ecosystems and centralized facilities by increasing capacity, reducing equipment count and simplifying FT island options.
Commercial engagement
Velocys offers the AlphaCore 400 to project developers, EPCs and strategic partners evaluating Fischer–Tropsch routes for sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, naphtha and other synthetic fuel products.
Source: Velocys