Optimization of Jet-A fuel reforming for aerospace applications

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Volumn 31, Issue 8, 2006, Pages 1066-1078

  Ibarreta, Alfonso F ^a   Sung, Chih Jen ^a  

^a Case Western Reserve University   (United States)

Author keywords

Jet fuel; Reforming; Syngas

Indexed keywords

AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS; AIRCRAFT FUELS; CATALYSIS; KEROSENE; OXIDATION; SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS;

CATALYTIC REFORMER; JET FUEL; PARTIAL OXIDATION; SYNGAS;

REFORMING REACTIONS;

EID: 33646094725     PISSN: 03603199     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2005.12.017     Document Type: Article

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