Equilibrium model validation through the experiments of methanol autothermal reformation

被引：19

作者：

Choi, Kap-Seung ^{[3
]}

Kim, Hyung-Man ^{[1
,2
]}

Dorr, J. Lars ^{[4
]}

Yoon, Hyung Chul ^{[4
]}

Erickson, Paul A. ^{[4
]}

机构：

[1] INJE Univ, Sch Mech & Automot Engn, Gimhae 621749, Gyongnam, South Korea

[2] INJE Univ, High Safety Vehicle Core Technol Res Ctr, Gimhae 621749, Gyongnam, South Korea

[3] INJE Univ, Dept Mech Engn, Gimhae 621749, Gyongnam, South Korea

[4] Univ Calif Davis, Dept Mech & Aeronaut Engn, Davis, CA 95616 USA

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY | 2008年 / 33卷 / 23期

关键词：

Methanol autothermal reforming; Oxygen-to-carbon ratio; Reactor efficiency; Equilibrium model;

D O I：

10.1016/j.ijhydene.2008.09.015

中图分类号：

O64 [物理化学（理论化学）、化学物理学];

学科分类号：

070304 ; 081704 ;

摘要：

This study investigates autothermal reforming (ATR) of fuel cell-grade methanol as a method for producing hydrogen for transportation applications. From previous work in autothermal reformation, it is clear that while the steam-to-carbon ratio (S/C) may somewhat affect the efficiency of ATR, the oxygen-to-carbon ratio (O-2/CH3OH) is a more significant parameter in ATR of higher hydrocarbons. According to past studies, the Optimum O-2/CH3OH for ATR of methanol is equal to 0.23. However, this conclusion is based on models which utilize assumptions that are not necessarily accurate. This study presents experimental data that shows how ATR reactor efficiency varies with O-2/CH3OH. Reactor efficiency data is compared to equilibrium model outputs in order to quantify the effect of O-2/CH3OH as well as validate the equilibrium model. The results from this study serve as a baseline for future research of autothermal reforming of hydrocarbon fuels as a method for producing hydrogen in real applications. (C) 2008 International Association for Hydrogen Energy. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：7039 / 7047

页数：9

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