Membrane reactor design for thermally balanced hydrogen production

Stas A. Simakov, Moshe Sheintuch

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Abstract

Hydrogen production by steam reforming of methane or methanol in a catalytic fixed bed membrane reactor was investigated. Hydrogen separation by a permselective inorganic membrane, e.g., Pd, shifted the equilibrium of the steam reforming reaction. The endothermicity of the steam reforming was compensated by the combustion of methane or methanol. Two alternative designs for the thermal coupling of endothermic steam reforming and exothermic oxidation were compared. Since thermal fronts are formed, axial dispersion cannot be ignored. The thermally balanced reactor might be operated without heating. The reactor was designed to provide high purity hydrogen feed for fuel cells. Comparison with other approaches, like millisecond combustion, were discussed. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase (Cincinnati, OH 1/04/2005).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication05AIChE
Subtitle of host publication2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase, Conference Proceedings
PublisherAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers
ISBN (Print)0816909962, 9780816909964
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: 30 Oct 20054 Nov 2005

Publication series

NameAIChE Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings
Volume2005

Conference

Conference05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period30/10/054/11/05

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