The thesis focuses on the methanation process, starting with an exploration of the reasons for using this technology and a theoretical presentation of the process. It also includes an overview of renewable hydrogen production and the key properties of hydrogen that affect its storage, transport, and usage, particularly from a safety perspective. Various types of methanation processes are presented, which can generally be divided into two types: catalytic and biological. The development of methanation is still on the rise, however there are already pilot systems that successfully implement it, and some of them are discussed within the thesis. Part of the thesis also involves setting up an experimental methanation system on a laboratory scale, building upon previous laboratory experiments and systems found in the literature. The main feature of our experimental setup is that it allows for the observation of the reaction zone with thermal camera, which requires finding appropriate solutions, particularly in the design of the methanation reactor. Due to the presence of flammable gases, attention is also given to ensuring safety during the experiments, which is achieved through the correct use of safety equipment.
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