An annulus-type micro reforming system integrated with a two-staged micro-combustor

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Volumn 35, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 1819-1828

  Lee, J H ^a   Do, G S ^b   Moon, H J ^b   Kwon, O C ^a  

^a Sungkyunkwan University   (South Korea)

^b Hankuk Aviation University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Fuel cell; Micro combustor; Micro evaporator; Micro reformer; Steam reforming

Indexed keywords

A-CARBON; CONVERSION RATES; FEED-RATES; FUEL-AIR MIXTURES; HEAT SOURCES; INLET VELOCITY; LOWER HEATING VALUE; METHANOL-WATER MIXTURES; MICRO REFORMING; MICRO-COMBUSTOR; MICRO-COMBUSTORS; MICRO-REFORMERS; MOLAR RATIO; OPERATING CONDITION; OPTIMIZED DESIGNS; STEAM REFORMING; SYSTEM EFFICIENCY; WATER-METHANOL MIXTURES;

CARBON MONOXIDE; COMBUSTION; EVAPORATORS; FUEL CELLS; HYDROGEN; METHANOL; MIXTURES; REFORMING REACTIONS; STEAM; STEAM ENGINEERING;

COMBUSTORS;

EID: 74449083760     PISSN: 03603199     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2009.12.070     Document Type: Article

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