Autothermal Reforming of Gasoline for
Fuel Cell Applications: A Transient Reactor Model
Dennis Papadias and Sheldon H. D. Lee
Chemical Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois
60439
Donald J. Chmielkewski
Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical
and Environmental Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago,
Illinois 60616
A mathematical model for an autothermal reforming (ATR) fuel processor has
been developed to study the transient response of the reactor for gasoline
reforming. The model was developed with experimental data from temperature
profiles along the reactor and product composition (CO2, CO and H2
formation). Model versus experiment results were compared for three cases:
partial oxidation, ATR using steam injection, and ATR using liquid water spray.
In addition to analysis capabilities, the developed model is intended to help in
the design of a feedback controller aimed at improving the dynamic response time
of the system.
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 45(17), 5841 -5858
(2006)
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