Mathematical modeling and heat transfer experiments for an annular bed methane-steam reformer
A new type of catalytic reactor has been proposed for conducting endothermic chemical reactions. The reactor catalyst bed is in the form of a tubular reactor with an annular cross-section. Heat is supplied to the catalyst bed by countercurrent flowing gases on opposite sides of the annulus walls. This study consisted of the development of a mathematical model to describe the performance of an annular bed reactor employing the methane-steam reforming reaction for the production of hydrogen. The model is two-dimensional, and predicts both axial and radial temperature and concentration profiles throughout the reactor. The model was used to perform parameter sensitivity studies, reactor size optimization, and reactor scaleup.
- Research Organization:
- Pittsburgh Univ., PA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6883104
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Thesis (Ph. D.)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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