Preliminary flow sheet and process design for ZnSe thermochemical cycle
A preliminary design of the ZnSe cycle for thermochemical hydrogen production has been prepared for use in deriving economic costs for hydrogen production. The process flowsheet identifies key equipment items as well as major streams. Flow and heat loads have been estimated based on one mole of hydrogen output. The thermal efficiency of this cycle depends on two factors: (1) the ability to perform the dissolution of ZnSO/sub 4/ and the hydrolysis of ZnSe with a minimum amount of aqueous HCl, and (2) the ability to match the process heat requirements with available heat from the exothermic steps in the cycle. Estimates of the cycle's thermal efficiency range from 34--57 percent depending upon the process heat utilization.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 7181049
- Report Number(s):
- UCID-17172
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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