Solar reforming applications study summary
- Weizmann Inst. of Science, Rehovoth (Israel)
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Deutsche Forschungsanstalt fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR), Koeln (Germany)
Research in recent years has demonstrated the efficient use of solar thermal energy for driving endothermic chemical reforming reactions in which hydrocarbons are reacted to form syngas. Closed-loop reforming/methanation systems can be used for storage and transport of process heat and for short-term storage for peaking power generation. Open-loop reforming and gasification systems can be used for direct fuel production; for production of syngas feedstock for further processing to bulk ammonia, hydrogen, and liquid fuels; and for destruction of hazardous organic materials. To help identify the most promising areas for future development of this technology, we discuss in this paper the market potential of these applications.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 10106296
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--92-2189C; CONF-920938--5; ON: DE93002286
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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