Statistical validation and an empirical model of hydrogen production enhancement found by utilizing a controlled acoustic field in the steam-reforming process

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Volumn 31, Issue 12, 2006, Pages 1690-1697

  Erickson, Paul A ^a  

^a University of California Davis   (United States)

Author keywords

Acoustic; Hydrogen; Methanol; Sound pressure; Steam reforming

Indexed keywords

ACOUSTICS; METHANOL; NUCLEAR REACTORS; PARAMETER ESTIMATION; REFORMING REACTIONS; STATISTICAL METHODS;

ACOUSTIC FIELD; HYDROGEN PRODUCTION; SOUND PRESSURE; STATISTICAL VALIDATION; STEAM REFORMING;

HYDROGENATION;

EID: 33747183018     PISSN: 03603199     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2006.01.003     Document Type: Article

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