Insights in Steam Reforming of Glycerol in a Fluidized Bed by Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling

Glycerol reforming technology provides an efficient means for the hydrogen production industry and the utilization of biodiesel-derived crude glycerol. Fluidized bed reactors have potential in interphase mass/heat transfer and mitigating catalyst deactivation. In this study, computational fluid dyna...

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Published in:Energy & fuels 2016-10, Vol.30 (10), p.8335-8342
Main Authors: Wang, Shuai, Song, Xiaojiao, Chen, Juhui, Wang, Qi, Lu, Huilin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Glycerol reforming technology provides an efficient means for the hydrogen production industry and the utilization of biodiesel-derived crude glycerol. Fluidized bed reactors have potential in interphase mass/heat transfer and mitigating catalyst deactivation. In this study, computational fluid dynamics is used to investigate the performance of glycerol steam reforming in a fluidized bed system. A bubble-structure-dependent drag model is implemented into the two-fluid model to reflect the bubble effect. A three-dimensional simulation is conducted. The model is verified by experimental data. By analysis of the influence of operating conditions and property parameters, it is found that the reaction temperature plays a vital role in the enhancement of hydrogen production.
ISSN:0887-0624
1520-5029
DOI:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6b01834