Engineering model of an electrically heated steam methane reforming reactor

Xiyan Li, Sebastian Thor Wismann, Peter M. Mortensen, Anker Degn Jensen

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Abstract

Electrification of steam methane reforming is an interesting approach towards the EU carbon neutrality target. This paper presents a dynamic continuous-stirred-tank-reactors (CSTRs) model for simulating an electrically heated washcoat tube that represents a steam methane reforming reactor. Results from the engineering model are presented, such as temperature, gas molar fraction, CH4 conversion, and effects of dynamic operation. The model is validated by a previously published CFD model, which has been validated by experimental data. The engineering model provides much faster results than the CFD model and can accurately re-produce the CH4 conversion and the temperature profile in the reactor.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnergy Proceedings : Closing Carbon Cycles – A Transformation Process Involving Technology, Economy, and Society: Part IV
Number of pages5
Volume29
Publication date2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event14th International Conference on Applied Energy - Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
Duration: 8 Aug 202211 Aug 2022

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Applied Energy
LocationRuhr University
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBochum
Period08/08/202211/08/2022
SeriesEnergy Proceedings
ISSN2004-2965

Keywords

  • Electrification
  • Steam reforming
  • Catalysis
  • Methane

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