Non-Thermal Plasma Reformation of Liquid Fuels

Ceramatec has investigated the use of a non-thermal plasma reformer capable of processing Mil-Spec JP-8 (up to 3000 ppmw sulfur) into a stream of synthesis gas appropriate for a high temperature fuel cell. The plasma reformer is sulfur tolerant and liquid phase sulfur removal or hydro-desulfurizatio...

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Main Authors: Hartvigsen, Joseph, Elangovan, S., Hollist, Michele, Czernichowski, Piotr, Frost, Lyman
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Summary:Ceramatec has investigated the use of a non-thermal plasma reformer capable of processing Mil-Spec JP-8 (up to 3000 ppmw sulfur) into a stream of synthesis gas appropriate for a high temperature fuel cell. The plasma reformer is sulfur tolerant and liquid phase sulfur removal or hydro-desulfurization is not required prior to reformer operation. The unit is capable of a cold start. The reformer uses the non-thermal plasma to form radicals to promote reforming much as would occur with a solid reforming catalyst. The plasma unit has the advantages of being fuel flexible, and being capable of operating in a number of orientations for packaging. Reformer sizes ranging from 5 to 100 kWt have been operated successfully using JP-8 fuel.
ISSN:1938-5862
1938-6737
DOI:10.1149/1.3570282