Techno-economic Assessment of Membrane Reactor Technologies for Pure Hydrogen Production for Fuel Cell Vehicle Fleets

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 4423-4431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Roses ◽  
Giampaolo Manzolini ◽  
Stefano Campanari ◽  
Ellart De Wit ◽  
Michael Walter
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Membrane Reactor ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Fuel Cell Vehicle ◽  
Pure Hydrogen

Impact of Reformer/Burner Thermal Integration on the Efficiency and Dynamic Response of an Onboard Fuel Processor in an Indirect Methanol Fuel Cell Vehicle

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sitaram Ramaswamy ◽  
Meena Sundaresan ◽  
Robert M. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Fuel Cell Vehicle ◽  
Pure Hydrogen ◽  
Fuel Processor ◽  
Catalytic Burner ◽  
Thermal Integration ◽  
Alternative Sources

Abstract Using a fuel other than pure hydrogen in a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) employing a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack typically requires an on-board fuel processor to provide hydrogen-rich fuel to the stack. On board fuel processors that generate hydrogen from on-board liquid methanol (and other Hydrocarbons) have been proposed as possible alternative sources of hydrogen needed by the fuel cell. This paper focuses on a methanol fueled fuel processor that using steam reformation process to generate hydrogen. The reformation process involves a steam reformer and a catalytic burner (which provides the necessary energy for the endothermic steam reforming reactions to occur). This paper focuses on the importance of reformer/burner thermal integration and its impact on the dynamic response of the fuel processor. The model uses MATLAB/Simulink software and the simulation provides results for both dynamic response and energy efficiency.

scholarly journals Life Cycle Costing Analysis: Tools and Applications for Determining Hydrogen Production Cost for Fuel Cell Vehicle Technology

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 3783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Khzouz ◽  
Evangelos Gkanas ◽  
Jia Shao ◽  
Farooq Sher ◽  
Dmytro Beherskyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Water Electrolysis ◽  
Life Cycle Costing ◽  
Fuel Cell Vehicle ◽  
Methane Reforming ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Costing Analysis

This work investigates life cycle costing analysis as a tool to estimate the cost of hydrogen to be used as fuel for Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles (HFCVs). The method of life cycle costing and economic data are considered to estimate the cost of hydrogen for centralised and decentralised production processes. In the current study, two major hydrogen production methods are considered, methane reforming and water electrolysis. The costing frameworks are defined for hydrogen production, transportation and final application. The results show that hydrogen production via centralised methane reforming is financially viable for future transport applications. The ownership cost of HFCVs shows the highest cost among other costs of life cycle analysis.

Enhancement of pure hydrogen production through the use of a membrane reactor

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 4749-4760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexios-Spyridon Kyriakides ◽  
Laura Rodríguez-García ◽  
Spyridon Voutetakis ◽  
Dimitris Ipsakis ◽  
Panos Seferlis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Membrane Reactor ◽  
Pure Hydrogen

scholarly journals Design for On-Site Hydrogen Production for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Refueling Station at University of Birmingham, U.K.

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 606-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Symes ◽  
Bushra Al-Duri ◽  
Aman Dhir ◽  
Waldemar Bujalski ◽  
Ben Green ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Fuel Cell Vehicle ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel

scholarly journals Waste Aluminum Application as Energy Valorization for Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Mobile Low Power Machines Applications

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7323
Author(s):  
Xavier Salueña-Berna ◽  
Marc Marín-Genescà ◽  
Lluís Massagués Vidal ◽  
José M. Dagà-Monmany
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Fuel Cell Vehicle ◽  
Aluminum Surface ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Aluminum Sheets ◽  
Residual Aluminum ◽  
Key Variables

This article proposes a new model of power supply for mobile low power machines applications, between 10 W and 30 W, such as radio-controlled (RC) electric cars. This power supply is based on general hydrogen from residual aluminum and water with NaOH, so it is proposed energy valorization of aluminum waste. In the present research, a theoretical model allows us to predict the requested aluminum surface and the required flow of hydrogen has been developed, also considering, in addition to the geometry and purity of the material, two key variables as the temperature and the molarity of the alkaline solution used in the hydrogen production process. Focusing on hydrogen production, isopropyl alcohol plays a key role in the reactor’s fuel cell vehicle as it filters out NaOH particles and maintains a constant flow of hydrogen for the operation of the machine, keeping the reactor temperature controlled. Finally, a comparison of the theoretical and experimental data has been used to validate the developed model using aluminum sheets from ring cans to generate hydrogen, which will be used as a source of hydrogen in a power fuel cell of an RC car. Finally, the manuscript shows the parts of the vehicle’s powertrain, its behavior, and mode of operation.

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