5 kWe LPG hydrogen generator for polymer electrolyte fuel cells: Momentum-based modeling of an autothermal reformer

Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 210-218

  Cipitì, Francesco ^a   Recupero, V ^a   Pino, L ^a   Vita, A ^a   Lagana M ^a  

^a CNR ITAE   (Italy)

Author keywords

Autothermal reforming; Hydrogen; Momentum transport phenomena; PEFC

Indexed keywords

CATALYSTS; CONTROL EQUIPMENT; FLOW OF GASES; HYDROGEN; LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS; OXIDATION;

AUTOTHERMAL REFORMING; INTEGRATED DUAL BED REACTOR; MOMENTUM TRANSPORT PHENOMENA;

PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS (PEMFC);

EID: 34347342602     PISSN: 1550624X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1115/1.2393319     Document Type: Article

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