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Heat transfer and kinetics of a metal hydride reactor. [LaNi/sub 4. 25/Al/sub 0. 75/]

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OSTI ID:6971475

A 3-inch diameter LaNi/sub 4.25/Al/sub 0.75/ reactor was studied for its effective heat transfer coefficient and reaction kinetics. The effective heat transfer coefficient is a strong function of hydrogen pressure in the reactor. The reaction rate is a function of the temperature, the hydrogen pressure and the hydrogen to metal ratio in the solid phase. An unreacted-core reaction model fits the reaction rate data very well. 5 refs., 3 figs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Lab., Aiken, SC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-76SR00001
OSTI ID:
6971475
Report Number(s):
DP-MS-87-168-Rev.1; CONF-880969-2-Rev.1; ON: DE88012818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English