Hydrogen Production from Methane Steam Reforming Assisted by Use of Membrane Reactor

1991 ◽  
pp. 509-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Kikuchi ◽  
S. Uemiya ◽  
T. Matsuda
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Steam Reforming ◽  
Membrane Reactor ◽  
Methane Steam Reforming ◽  
Methane Steam

scholarly journals Sensitivity analysis and optimization of a membrane reactor for hydrogen production through methane steam reforming

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Nardi Caxiano ◽  
Lizandro De Sousa Santos ◽  
Diego Martinez Prata
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Steam Reforming ◽  
Methane Conversion ◽  
Membrane Reactor ◽  
Packed Bed ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Methane Steam Reforming ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Methane Steam

Hydrogen is one of most studied sources for clean power generation in the near future. Nowadays, hydrogen is mainly produced through methane steam reforming in packed bed reactors, with a promising alternative to this technology being the implementation of hydrogen-selective membrane reactors. This work compares the isothermal mathematical models of both designs by assessing the effects of multiple design variables on methane conversion, while also providing recommended operating conditions for maximum efficiency of the membrane reactor over the packed bed technology. Additionally, an optimization study is carried by dividing the reactor length in isothermal segments to achieve higher efficiency. Results showed that the membrane technology considerably increases hydrogen production, with temperature being the most influential variable on methane conversion. While the temperature profile optimization provided similar conversions compared to the isothermal models, the membrane reactor’s efficiency was increased, further justifying its implementation.

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