Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1294341 | Journal of Power Sources | 2009 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
A system model was used to develop an autothermal reforming fuel processor to meet the targets of 80% efficiency (higher heating value) and start-up energy consumption of less than 500 kJ when operated as part of a 1-kWe natural-gas fueled fuel cell system for cogeneration of heat and power. The key catalytic reactors of the fuel processor – namely the autothermal reformer, a two-stage water gas shift reactor and a preferential oxidation reactor – were configured and tested in a breadboard apparatus. Experimental results demonstrated a reformate containing ∼48% hydrogen (on a dry basis and with pure methane as fuel) and less than 5 ppm CO. The effects of steam-to-carbon and part load operations were explored.
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Authors
H. Adachi, S. Ahmed, S.H.D. Lee, D. Papadias, R.K. Ahluwalia, J.C. Bendert, S.A. Kanner, Y. Yamazaki,