Development of OTM Syngas Process and Testing of Syngas Derived Ultra-clean Fuels in Diesel Engines and Fuel Cells

Robinson, E.T. ; Sirman, John ; Apte, Prasad ; Gui, Xingun ; Bulicz, Tytus R. ; Corgard, Dan ; Hemmings, John

Praxair, Inc.

关键词: 08 Hydrogen;    30 Direct Energy Conversion;    02 Petroleum;    Diesel Fuels;    Transport;   

DOI  :  10.2172/860173
RP-ID  :  none
RP-ID  :  FC26-01NT41096
RP-ID  :  860173

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This final report summarizes work accomplished in the Program from January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2004. Most of the key technical objectives for this program were achieved. A breakthrough material system has lead to the development of an OTM (oxygen transport membrane) compact planar reactor design capable of producing either syngas or hydrogen. The planar reactor shows significant advantages in thermal efficiency and a step change reduction in costs compared to either autothermal reforming or steam methane reforming with CO{sub 2} recovery. Syngas derived ultra-clean transportation fuels were tested in the Nuvera fuel cell modular pressurized reactor and in International Truck and Engine single cylinder test engines. The studies compared emission and engine performance of conventional base fuels to various formulations of ultra-clean gasoline or diesel fuels. A proprietary BP oxygenate showed significant advantage in both applications for reducing emissions with minimal impact on performance. In addition, a study to evaluate new fuel formulations for an HCCI engine was completed.