Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications

Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications

Autothermal reforming (ATR) is one of the leading methods for hydrogen production from hydrocarbons. Liquefied petroleum gas, with propane as the main component, is a promising fuel for on-board hydrogen producing systems in fuel cell vehicles and for domestic fuel cell power generation devices. I...

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Main Author: Insiong, Henry
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Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications
description Autothermal reforming (ATR) is one of the leading methods for hydrogen production from hydrocarbons. Liquefied petroleum gas, with propane as the main component, is a promising fuel for on-board hydrogen producing systems in fuel cell vehicles and for domestic fuel cell power generation devices. In this research, autothermal reforming of propane process is studied and operation conditions were optimized using Aspen HYSYS 2004.1 for proton exchange membrane fuel cell application. Furthermore, heat integration process also applied after the existed stream from the ATR reactor. Besides that water gas shift (WGS) which included High Temperature Shift (HTS), Medium Temperature Shift (MTS) and Low Temperature Shift (LTS) reactor, preferential oxidation (PrOx) were used for the clean up system to reduce the concentration of carbon monoxide. Then, optimization for the ATR, WGS and PrOx reactor were done to get the highest hydrogen produced with the lowest CO. Temperature and component’s profile were also investigated for every unit’s operations. Based on the final result, 100 kgmole/hr or propane with the ratio of air and water 1 : 7 : 4.3, produced 41.62% of hydrogen with CO concentration lower than 10 ppm, and 83.14% fuel processor efficiency.
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title Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications
title_short Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications
title_full Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications
title_fullStr Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications
title_full_unstemmed Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications
title_sort simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications
granting_institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Chemical Engineering Department
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spelling my-utm-ep.14492018-02-20T04:38:29Z Simulation and optimization of propane autothermal reformer for fuel cell applications 2006-11 Insiong, Henry TP Chemical technology Autothermal reforming (ATR) is one of the leading methods for hydrogen production from hydrocarbons. Liquefied petroleum gas, with propane as the main component, is a promising fuel for on-board hydrogen producing systems in fuel cell vehicles and for domestic fuel cell power generation devices. In this research, autothermal reforming of propane process is studied and operation conditions were optimized using Aspen HYSYS 2004.1 for proton exchange membrane fuel cell application. Furthermore, heat integration process also applied after the existed stream from the ATR reactor. Besides that water gas shift (WGS) which included High Temperature Shift (HTS), Medium Temperature Shift (MTS) and Low Temperature Shift (LTS) reactor, preferential oxidation (PrOx) were used for the clean up system to reduce the concentration of carbon monoxide. Then, optimization for the ATR, WGS and PrOx reactor were done to get the highest hydrogen produced with the lowest CO. Temperature and component’s profile were also investigated for every unit’s operations. Based on the final result, 100 kgmole/hr or propane with the ratio of air and water 1 : 7 : 4.3, produced 41.62% of hydrogen with CO concentration lower than 10 ppm, and 83.14% fuel processor efficiency. 2006-11 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/1449/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/1449/1/HenryInsiongMFKK2006.pdf application/pdf en public other Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Chemical Engineering Department Chemical Engineering Department Aartun, I., Silberova, B., Venvik, H., Pfeifer, P., Gorke, O., Schubert, K. and Holmen, A. (2005). “Hydrogen Production from Propane in Rh-impregnated Metallic Microchannel Reactors and Alumina Foams.� Catalysis Today 105: 469–478. Aartun, I., Venvik, H. J., Holmen, A., Pfeifer, P., Gorke, O. and Schubert, K. (2005). “Temperature Profiles and Residence Time Effects During Catalytic Partial Oxidation and Oxidative Steam Reforming of Propane in Metallic Microchannel Reactors.� Catalysis Today 110: 98–107. 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