A natural-gas fuel processor for a residential fuel cell system.
Journal Article
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· J. Power Sources
A system model was used to develop an autothermal reforming fuel processor to meet the targets of 80% efficiency (higher heating value) and start-up energy consumption of less than 500 kJ when operated as part of a 1-kWe natural-gas fueled fuel cell system for cogeneration of heat and power. The key catalytic reactors of the fuel processor--namely the autothermal reformer, a two-stage water gas shift reactor and a preferential oxidation reactor--were configured and tested in a breadboard apparatus. Experimental results demonstrated a reformate containing {approx} 48% hydrogen (on a dry basis and with pure methane as fuel) and less than 5 ppm CO. The effects of steam-to-carbon and part load operations were explored.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- EE; New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, Japan
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 951577
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/CSE/JA-62948
- Journal Information:
- J. Power Sources, Journal Name: J. Power Sources Journal Issue: 1 ; Mar. 1, 2009 Vol. 188; ISSN JPSODZ; ISSN 0378-7753
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- ENGLISH
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