Conversion of hydrocarbons and alcohols for fuel cells

The growing demand for clean and efficient energy systems is the driving force in the development of fuel processing technology for providing hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gaseous fuels for power generation in fuel cells. Successful development of low cost, efficient fuel processing systems will b...

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Published in:Journal of power sources 2002-03, Vol.105 (2), p.195-201
Main Authors: Joensen, Finn, Rostrup-Nielsen, Jens R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol
Applied sciences
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel cell
Fuel cells
Fuel processor
Hydrocarbon
Partial oxidation
Steam reforming
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Summary:The growing demand for clean and efficient energy systems is the driving force in the development of fuel processing technology for providing hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gaseous fuels for power generation in fuel cells. Successful development of low cost, efficient fuel processing systems will be critical to the commercialisation of this technology. This article reviews various reforming technologies available for the generation of such fuels from hydrocarbons and alcohols. It also briefly addresses the issue of carbon monoxide clean-up and the question of selecting the appropriate fuel(s) for small/medium scale fuel processors for stationary and automotive applications.
ISSN:0378-7753
1873-2755
DOI:10.1016/S0378-7753(01)00939-9