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;    Dimensions;    Hydrogen Production;   

DOI  :  10.2172/882211
RP-ID  :  none
RP-ID  :  FC26-03NT41850
RP-ID  :  882211

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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 tenth 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 January 1-March 31, 2006. This quarter saw progress in six areas. These areas are: (1) The effect of catalyst dimension on steam reforming, (2) Transient characteristics of autothermal reforming, (3) Rich and lean autothermal reformation startup, (4) Autothermal reformation degradation with coal derived methanol, (5) Reformate purification system, and (6) Fuel cell system integration. All of the projects are proceeding on or slightly ahead of schedule.