Autothermal Reforming of Gasoline for Fuel Cell Applications:  A Transient Reactor Model

A mathematical model for an autothermal reforming (ATR) fuel processor has been developed to study the transient response of the reactor for gasoline reforming. The model was developed with experimental data from temperature profiles along the reactor and product composition (CO2, CO, and H2 formati...

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Published inIndustrial & engineering chemistry research Vol. 45; no. 17; pp. 5841 - 5858
Main Authors Papadias, Dennis, Lee, Sheldon H. D, Chmielewski, Donald J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington, DC American Chemical Society 16.08.2006
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Applied sciences
Chemical engineering
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel cells
Reactors
Autothermic reactor
Reforming
Modeling
Fuel cell
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Summary:A mathematical model for an autothermal reforming (ATR) fuel processor has been developed to study the transient response of the reactor for gasoline reforming. The model was developed with experimental data from temperature profiles along the reactor and product composition (CO2, CO, and H2 formation). Model versus experiment results were compared for three cases:  partial oxidation, ATR using steam injection, and ATR using liquid water spray. In addition to analysis capabilities, the developed model is intended to help in the design of a feedback controller aimed at improving the dynamic response time of the system.
Bibliography:ark:/67375/TPS-80MJ1QWM-4
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ISSN:0888-5885
1520-5045
DOI:10.1021/ie051291t