Fuel Cell System Developers
At Catator we work with Fuel Cell System Developers to create more efficient alternatives to traditional pellet based reactors. The CataRex technology deliver compact, efficient and integration ready solution for e-fuel reforming and anode off-gas treatment.
Catator enables fuel cell manufacturers and system developers to accelerate commercialization of fuel reforming solutions that define a new benchmark within the hydrogen eco-system.
CataLite® Reformers from Catator convert e-fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and methane into clean hydrogen and reformates for fuel cell systems and power generation. Built on the CataRex® platform, they integrate combustion, heat transfer, and reforming into a single compact system, coupling exothermic and endothermic reactions to maximize efficiency and minimize footprint.
A key capability of the CataRex® technology is its ability to utilize ultra-lean fuels, including anode off-gas from fuel cells or electrolysers, to drive reforming reactions. This enables high system efficiency without reliance on auxiliary fuel inputs.
The modular platform is adaptable across fuel types and scales, supporting applications in maritime, defense, and decentralized stationary energy systems such as data centers. For fuel cell system developers, CataLite® Reformers offer a proven, integrated solution for converting stored renewable fuels into reliable, on-demand hydrogen and power.
Fuel cell systems produce anode off-gas containing residual hydrogen, carbon monoxide, methane, ammonia, and hydrocarbons. Under dynamic load conditions, the composition and energy content of this gas stream varies significantly, making reliable combustion a technical challenge. Conventional flame-based burners can struggle with ultra-lean streams, limited turndown ratios, and the need for auxiliary fuel.
CataLite® Burners from Catator are designed specifically for catalytic anode off-gas combustion in fuel cell systems. Based on Catator’s patented multi-stage CataLite® Coating technology, the burners deliver flameless oxidation across a broad concentration range, with a turndown ratio of up to 1:50 and without the need for support fuel. The result is stable operation under transient conditions, ultra-low emissions, and simplified system integration.
With more than 250 CataLite® Burners delivered for fuel cell applications globally, the technology is proven in real-world anode off-gas treatment systems.