HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FOR FUEL CELLS VIA REFORMING COAL-DERIVED METHANOL

Erickson, Paul A.

University of California

关键词: 08 Hydrogen;    30 Direct Energy Conversion;    10 Synthetic Fuels;    Membranes;    Heat Transfer;   

DOI  :  10.2172/876061
RP-ID  :  none
RP-ID  :  FC26-03NT41850
RP-ID  :  876061

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Hydrogen can be produced from many feedstocks including coal. The objectives of this project are to establish and prove a hydrogen production pathway from coal-derived methanol for fuel cell applications. This progress report is the ninth report submitted to the DOE reporting on the status and progress made during the course of the project. This report covers the time period of October 1, 2005-December 31, 2005. This quarter saw progress in four areas. These areas are: (1) reformate purification, (2) heat transfer enhancement, (3) autothermal reforming coal-derived methanol degradation test; and (4) model development for fuel cell system integration. The project is on schedule and is now shifting towards the design of an integrated PEM fuel cell system capable of using the coal-derived product. This system includes a membrane clean up unit and a commercially available PEM fuel cell.