High temperature gas cooled reactor steam-methane reformer design

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5341297

Impellezzeri, J R; Drendel, D B; Odegaard, T K

The concept of the long distance transportation of process heat energy from a High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGR) heat source, based on the steam-methane reforming reaction, is being evaluated by the Department of Energy as an energy source/application for use early in the 21st century. This paper summaries the design of a helium heated steam reformer utilized in conjunction with an intermediate loop, 850/degree/C reactor outlet temperature, HTGR process heat plant concept. This paper also discusses various design considerations leading to the mechanical design features, the thermochemical performance, the materials selection and the structural design analysis. 12 refs.

• Research Organization: GE, Sunnyvale, Calif, USA
• OSTI ID: 5341297
• Journal Information: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States), Vol. 81-WA/NE-6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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