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Catalytic autothermal reforming increases fuel cell flexibilityExperimental results are presented for the autothermal reforming (ATR) of n-hexane, n-tetradecane, benzene and benzene solutions of naphthalene. The tests were run at atmospheric pressure and at moderately high reactant preheat temperatures in the 800-900 K range. Carbon formation lines were determined for paraffinic and aromatic liquids. Profiles were determined for axial bed temperature and composition. Space velocity efforts were assessed, and the locations and types of carbon were recorded. Significant reactive differences between hydrocarbons were identified. Carbon formation characteristics were hydrocarbon specific. The differing behavior of paraffinic and aromatic fuels with respect to their carbon formation may be important in explaining the narrow range of carbon-free operating conditions found in the ATR of number two fuel oil.
Document ID
19830030576
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Flytzani-Stephanopoulos, M.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Voecks, G. E.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Energy Progress
Volume: 1
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
83A11794
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: ET-78-A-03-2042
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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