Three-dimensional simulation and optimization of an isothermal PROX microreactor for fuel cell applications

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 1531-1541

  Vahabi, M ^a   Akbari, M H ^a  

^a SHIRAZ UNIVERSITY   (Iran)

Author keywords

CO selectivity; Conversion; Finite volume method; Hydrogen production; Microreactor; PROX; SIMPLE algorithm; Yield

Indexed keywords

ASPECT RATIO; CARBON MONOXIDE; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; FINITE VOLUME METHOD; FUEL CELLS; GAS FUEL MANUFACTURE; GAS PRODUCERS; GRAFTING (CHEMICAL); HYDROGEN; NONMETALS; OXIDATION; OXYGEN; PLATINUM; REACTION KINETICS; SYNTHESIS (CHEMICAL); THREE DIMENSIONAL; THREE DIMENSIONAL COMPUTER GRAPHICS;

CO SELECTIVITY; CONVERSION; MICROREACTOR; PROX; SIMPLE ALGORITHM; YIELD;

HYDROGEN PRODUCTION;

EID: 58649095285     PISSN: 03603199     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2008.12.024     Document Type: Article

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