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Steam reforming of n-hexane on pellet and monolithic catalyst beds. A comparative study on improvements due to heat transferMonolithic catalysts with higher available active surface areas and better thermal conductivity than conventional pellets beds, making possible the steam reforming of fuels heavier than naphtha, were examined. Performance comparisons were made between conventional pellet beds and honeycomb monolith catalysts using n-hexane as the fuel. Metal-supported monoliths were examined. These offer higher structural stability and higher thermal conductivity than ceramic supports. Data from two metal monoliths of different nickel catalyst loadings were compared to pellets under the same operating conditions. Improved heat transfer and better conversion efficiencies were obtained with the monolith having higher catalyst loading. Surface-gas interaction was observed throughout the length of the monoliths.
Document ID
19820020913
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Conversion of Hydrocarbons for Fuel Cell Appl.
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
82N28789
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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