Novel compact steam reformer for fuel cells with heat generation by catalytic combustion augmented by induction heating

The overall objective of the project is to investigate, design and test an improved steam reformer for fuel cell power plants. Catalytic combustion is used to minimise the disadvantages of conventional external reforming. By integrating various technologies, smaller-scale reformer, lower emission le...

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Published in:Catalysis today 1999, Vol.47 (1), p.347-351
Main Authors: Polman, E.A., Der Kinderen, J.M., Thuis, F.M.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysis
Catalytic combustion
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel cell feed
General and physical chemistry
Induction heating
Methane-steam reformer
Theory of reactions, general kinetics. Catalysis. Nomenclature, chemical documentation, computer chemistry
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Summary:The overall objective of the project is to investigate, design and test an improved steam reformer for fuel cell power plants. Catalytic combustion is used to minimise the disadvantages of conventional external reforming. By integrating various technologies, smaller-scale reformer, lower emission levels and reduced start-up time along with improved temperature control can be achieved. Catalytic combustion is used to generate the heat required for the reforming reaction, thus avoiding NO x formation. The heat can be generated locally and made available for the reforming reaction using a thermally conductive substrate. The first results of the catalytic test reactor show good conversion rates for both the combustion and the reforming reaction. Based on the hydrogen production rate, the initial objectives for the volume of the reformer have proven to be feasible. The results are used to build a 20 kW integrated test reactor.
ISSN:0920-5861
1873-4308
DOI:10.1016/S0920-5861(98)00316-2