Red Pyramid Chemical Process Explained. Stage 1: Water fills lower two chambers, creating isolated reaction spaces Methane gas is introduced and compressed by rising water, pushing gas into upper vault The tiered chamber design increases pressure to facilitate chemical reactions

Geoffrey Drumm's ammonia theory: water fills tiered chambers, creating isolated reaction spaces; methane gas is compressed by rising water; the chamber design increases pressure to facilitate chemical reactions. Steam and methane react to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (steam reforming), then gases flow to a synthesis chamber where H2+N2 react.

Key Facts

  • Stage 1: Water fills lower two chambers, creating isolated reaction spaces
  • Methane gas is introduced and compressed by rising water, pushing gas into upper vault
  • The tiered chamber design increases pressure to facilitate chemical reactions
  • Stage 2: Steam and methane react in first chamber to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (steam reforming)
  • Gases flow through connecting shaft to second chamber
  • In second chamber, gases react with nitrogen and oxygen from air
  • Carbon dioxide dissolves into water and is drained away
  • Remaining hydrogen and nitrogen gases push into final synthesis chamber
  • Hydrogen and nitrogen react to produce gaseous ammonia which dissolves into water

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