CATEGORY: FUEL CELLS
Applied Energy, Volume 108, August 2013, Pages
202–217
Small-scale reforming of diesel and jet fuels to
make hydrogen and syngas for fuel cells: A review
Xinhai Xu, Peiwen Li, Yuesong Shen
Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
Abstract
Reviews the technological features and
challenges of autothermal reforming (ATR) of heavy hydrocarbon fuels for the
onboard production of hydrogen and syngas to supply fuels to fuel cells for
auxiliary power units.
Authors summarize the advantages of ATR over
steam reforming (SR) and partial oxidation reforming (POX) are . The ATR
reaction is analyzed from a thermodynamic point of view. They review the causes
and possible solutions to the major problems existing in ATR reactors, such as
hot spots, formation of coke, and inhomogeneous mixing of fuel, steam, and air.
The review concludes with novel ideas for design and startup strategies for ATR
reactors.
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