Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2023 In this work, a preliminary risk evaluation of the methanol/water storage in fuel cell integrated systems is performed. The system which couples methanol steam reforming and the fuel cell to generate electricity is considered as a solution in several ...
Maria Portarapillo +3 more
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Possibilities of upgrading solid underutilized lingo-cellulosic feedstock (carob pods) to liquid bio-fuel: Bio-ethanol production and electricity generation in fuel cells - A critical appraisal of the required processes [PDF]
, 2017 The exploitation of rich in sugars lingo-cellulosic residue of carob pods for bio-ethanol and bio-electricity generation has been investigated. The process could take place in two (2) or three (3) stages including: a) bio-ethanol production originated ...
Skoulou, Vasiliki K., Vourdoubas, John
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Modeling and simulation of an isothermal reactor for methanol steam reforming
Acta Scientiarum: Technology, 2014 Due to growing electricity demand, cheap renewable energy sources are needed. Fuel cells are an interesting alternative for generating electricity since they use hydrogen as their main fuel and release only water and heat to the environment.
Raphael Menechini Neto +2 more
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Cu,Zn,Al layered double hydroxides as precursors for copper catalysts in methanol steam reforming – pH-controlled synthesis by microemulsion technique [PDF]
, 2012 By co-precipitation inside microemulsion droplets a Cu-based catalyst precursor was prepared with a Cu:Zn:Al ratio of 50:17:33. A pH-controlled synthesis was applied by simultaneous dosing of metal solution and precipitation agent.
Armbrüster, M. +3 more
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Catalytic Activity of Oxidation Pretreated Hastelloy for Methanol Steam Reforming
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2017 Hastelloy, a Ni containing alloy, was investigated to improve its catalytic activity on bio-oil steam reforming by oxidation pretreatment. Methanol as the major composition of bio-oil was used as a model compound.
T. Jiwanuruk +4 more
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Optimization of micro methanol steam reforming reactor
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2022 Abstract In this paper, a micro reactor integrating hot air heating and methanol steam reforming hydrogen production (MSR) reaction is designed. Firstly, the mechanism of the reactor is studied. The Arrhenius chemical reaction rate evaluation model and simple-c algorithm are applied, the hot air is used to simulate the heat supply of ...
Ruihan Zhu, Min Zuo, Zhenzong He
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Energies, 2021 Due to the oxygen shortage at high altitudes, the use of diesel engines in small aircraft is limited to a low ceiling level. Here, we propose to significantly extend the ceiling level by introducing an in-cylinder steam reforming system.
Kadmiel Karsenty +2 more
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Performance Study on Methanol Steam Reforming Rib Micro-Reactor with Waste Heat Recovery
Energies, 2020 Automobile exhaust heat recovery is considered to be an effective means to enhance fuel utilization. The catalytic production of hydrogen by methanol steam reforming is an attractive option for onboard mobile applications, due to its many advantages ...
Guoqiang Wang, Feng Wang, Bohong Chen
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Applied Sciences, 2018 : Methanol steam reforming is a promising process for the generation of hydrogen. In this study, Au catalysts supported on modified montmorillonite were prepared and their catalytic activity for methanol steam reforming was investigated at 250–500 °C ...
Rongbin Zhang +5 more
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Preparation of Cu-Zn-Ce-Al Spinel Catalyst for Hydrogen Production in Micro-Channel Reactor and Considering the Geometrical Effects of Micro-Channels on Velocity Distribution [PDF]
شیمی کاربردی روز, 2017 In this paper, preparation of new Cu-Zn-Al spinel catalysts with CeO2 using sol-gel and homogeneous precipitation methods are reported. For evaluation of the prepared catalysts for steam reforming of methanol, an A-type micro-channel reactor was designed
Azade Parsaee +3 more
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