Experimental characterization and modeling of an ethanol steam reformer

Matthias Mandø, Mirko Bovo, Mads Pagh Nielsen, Søren Knudsen Kær, Anders Korsgaard

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Abstract

This work describes the characterization of an ethanol reforming system for a high temperature PEM fuel cell system. High temperature PEM fuel cells are well suited for operation on reformate gas due to the superior CO tolerance compared with low temperature PEM. Steam reforming of liquid biofuels (ethanol, bio-diesel etc.) represents sustainable sources of hydrogen for micro Combined Heat and Power (CHP) production as well as Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). The system was experimentally characterized and theoretically modelled using a 1-dimensional system model implemented in MATLAB/Simulink. Detailed aspects of the reforming system were investigated and preliminary results indicate good agreement between modelling and experiments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Fuel Cell Seminar 2006 Conference
Publication date2006
Publication statusPublished - 2006
EventFuel Cell Seminar 2006 Conference - Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Duration: 13 Nov 200617 Nov 2006

Conference

ConferenceFuel Cell Seminar 2006 Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, Hawaii
Period13/11/200617/11/2006

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