Integrated laboratory scale demonstration experiment of the hybrid sulphur cycle and preliminary scale-up

The hybrid sulphur cycle is today one of the most promising processes to produce hydrogen on a massive scale within the scope of high temperature nuclear reactors development. Thus, the Fuel Cycle Technology Department at CEA Marcoule is involved in studying the hybrid sulphur process from a technic...

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Published inNuclear Production of Hydrogen pp. 213 - 221
Main Authors Leybros, Jean, Rivalier, P, Saturnin, A, Charton, S
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Paris OECD Publishing 28.06.2010
SeriesNuclear Science
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Summary:The hybrid sulphur cycle is today one of the most promising processes to produce hydrogen on a massive scale within the scope of high temperature nuclear reactors development. Thus, the Fuel Cycle Technology Department at CEA Marcoule is involved in studying the hybrid sulphur process from a technical and economical performance standpoint. Based on mass and energy balance calculations, a ProsimPlusTM flow sheet and a commercial plant design were prepared. This work includes a study on sizing of the main equipment. The capital cost has been estimated using the major characteristics of main equipment based upon formulae and charts published in literature. A specific approach has been developed for electrolysers. Operational costs are also proposed for a plant producing 1 000 mol/s H2.
ISBN:9789264087132
9264087133
ISSN:1990-0643
DOI:10.1787/9789264087156-25-en