Steam Methane Reforming Enhanced by Oxygen for Hydrogen Production

Authors

Bellal Mohamed Nazim
department de Génie des Procédés Ecole Nationale Polytechnique de Constantine, Algerie
Saouli Ouacil
department de Génie des Procédés Ecole Nationale Polytechnique de Constantine, Algerie

Synopsis

This research assesses the performance of fluidized bed reactors, one with a membrane and the other without, in conducting steam methane reforming (SMR) enhanced with Oxygen within a non-isothermal setting. We employed a well-known mathematical Model to simulate the process, utilizing MATLAB to execute the model computations. The model is built on a one-dimensional, dual-phase, incorporating both the emulsion and bubble phases. The findings from this comparative analysis underscore the primary benefit of utilizing fluidized-bed reactors: the dynamic solid particles within facilitate an even distribution of heat. Moreover, the study highlights the efficiency of this approach to SMR reaction in substantially lowering energy demands.

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Published
December 4, 2024