Modeling of sorption enhanced steam methane reforming-Part II: Simulation within a novel Ca/Cu chemical loop process for hydrogen production

▸ Simulation of SER within conditions of the Ca/Cu looping process for H2 production. ▸ Viability of process under adiabatic conditions in fixed bed reactors at large scale. ▸ Analysis operating parameters: catalyst/sorbent and S/C ratios, space velocity, T, P. ▸ Dynamic profiles, steady operation, breakthrough, H2 yield, CO2 capture efficiency. ▸ Best conditions: moderate T (650-750 °C), low P (5-15 bar) and high S/C ratio (3-6).