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Stefania Specchia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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biofeat biodiesel fuel processor for a vehicle fuel cell auxiliary power unit study of the feed System
Journal of Power Sources, 2005Co-Authors: Mauro Sgroi, Gianluca Bollito, Guido Saracco, Stefania SpecchiaAbstract:Abstract An integrated auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a 10 kW e integrated biodiesel fuel processor has been designed and is being developed. Auto-thermal reforming (ATR) and thermal cracking (TC) were considered for converting the fuel into a hydrogen-rich Gas suitable for PEM fuel cells. The fuel processor includes also a Gas Clean-up System that will reduce the carbon monoxide in the primary processor exit Gas to below 10 ppm via a new heat-integrated CO Clean-up unit, based on the assembly of catalytic heat exchange plates, so as to meet the operational requirements of a PEMFC stack. This article is devoted to the study and selection of the proper feed strategy for the primary fuel processor. Different pre-treatment and feed alternatives (e.g. based on nozzles or simple coils) were devised and tested for the ATR processors, which turned out to be the preferred primary processing route. A nozzle-based strategy was finally selected along with special recommendations about the constituent materials and the operating procedures to be adopted to avoid coking and nozzle corrosion as well as to allow a wide turn down ratio.
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BIOFEAT: Biodiesel fuel processor for a vehicle fuel cell auxiliary power unit ☆: Study of the feed System
Journal of Power Sources, 2005Co-Authors: Mauro Sgroi, Gianluca Bollito, Guido Saracco, Stefania SpecchiaAbstract:Abstract An integrated auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a 10 kW e integrated biodiesel fuel processor has been designed and is being developed. Auto-thermal reforming (ATR) and thermal cracking (TC) were considered for converting the fuel into a hydrogen-rich Gas suitable for PEM fuel cells. The fuel processor includes also a Gas Clean-up System that will reduce the carbon monoxide in the primary processor exit Gas to below 10 ppm via a new heat-integrated CO Clean-up unit, based on the assembly of catalytic heat exchange plates, so as to meet the operational requirements of a PEMFC stack. This article is devoted to the study and selection of the proper feed strategy for the primary fuel processor. Different pre-treatment and feed alternatives (e.g. based on nozzles or simple coils) were devised and tested for the ATR processors, which turned out to be the preferred primary processing route. A nozzle-based strategy was finally selected along with special recommendations about the constituent materials and the operating procedures to be adopted to avoid coking and nozzle corrosion as well as to allow a wide turn down ratio.
Mauro Sgroi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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biofeat biodiesel fuel processor for a vehicle fuel cell auxiliary power unit study of the feed System
Journal of Power Sources, 2005Co-Authors: Mauro Sgroi, Gianluca Bollito, Guido Saracco, Stefania SpecchiaAbstract:Abstract An integrated auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a 10 kW e integrated biodiesel fuel processor has been designed and is being developed. Auto-thermal reforming (ATR) and thermal cracking (TC) were considered for converting the fuel into a hydrogen-rich Gas suitable for PEM fuel cells. The fuel processor includes also a Gas Clean-up System that will reduce the carbon monoxide in the primary processor exit Gas to below 10 ppm via a new heat-integrated CO Clean-up unit, based on the assembly of catalytic heat exchange plates, so as to meet the operational requirements of a PEMFC stack. This article is devoted to the study and selection of the proper feed strategy for the primary fuel processor. Different pre-treatment and feed alternatives (e.g. based on nozzles or simple coils) were devised and tested for the ATR processors, which turned out to be the preferred primary processing route. A nozzle-based strategy was finally selected along with special recommendations about the constituent materials and the operating procedures to be adopted to avoid coking and nozzle corrosion as well as to allow a wide turn down ratio.
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BIOFEAT: Biodiesel fuel processor for a vehicle fuel cell auxiliary power unit ☆: Study of the feed System
Journal of Power Sources, 2005Co-Authors: Mauro Sgroi, Gianluca Bollito, Guido Saracco, Stefania SpecchiaAbstract:Abstract An integrated auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a 10 kW e integrated biodiesel fuel processor has been designed and is being developed. Auto-thermal reforming (ATR) and thermal cracking (TC) were considered for converting the fuel into a hydrogen-rich Gas suitable for PEM fuel cells. The fuel processor includes also a Gas Clean-up System that will reduce the carbon monoxide in the primary processor exit Gas to below 10 ppm via a new heat-integrated CO Clean-up unit, based on the assembly of catalytic heat exchange plates, so as to meet the operational requirements of a PEMFC stack. This article is devoted to the study and selection of the proper feed strategy for the primary fuel processor. Different pre-treatment and feed alternatives (e.g. based on nozzles or simple coils) were devised and tested for the ATR processors, which turned out to be the preferred primary processing route. A nozzle-based strategy was finally selected along with special recommendations about the constituent materials and the operating procedures to be adopted to avoid coking and nozzle corrosion as well as to allow a wide turn down ratio.
Guido Saracco - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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biofeat biodiesel fuel processor for a vehicle fuel cell auxiliary power unit study of the feed System
Journal of Power Sources, 2005Co-Authors: Mauro Sgroi, Gianluca Bollito, Guido Saracco, Stefania SpecchiaAbstract:Abstract An integrated auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a 10 kW e integrated biodiesel fuel processor has been designed and is being developed. Auto-thermal reforming (ATR) and thermal cracking (TC) were considered for converting the fuel into a hydrogen-rich Gas suitable for PEM fuel cells. The fuel processor includes also a Gas Clean-up System that will reduce the carbon monoxide in the primary processor exit Gas to below 10 ppm via a new heat-integrated CO Clean-up unit, based on the assembly of catalytic heat exchange plates, so as to meet the operational requirements of a PEMFC stack. This article is devoted to the study and selection of the proper feed strategy for the primary fuel processor. Different pre-treatment and feed alternatives (e.g. based on nozzles or simple coils) were devised and tested for the ATR processors, which turned out to be the preferred primary processing route. A nozzle-based strategy was finally selected along with special recommendations about the constituent materials and the operating procedures to be adopted to avoid coking and nozzle corrosion as well as to allow a wide turn down ratio.
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BIOFEAT: Biodiesel fuel processor for a vehicle fuel cell auxiliary power unit ☆: Study of the feed System
Journal of Power Sources, 2005Co-Authors: Mauro Sgroi, Gianluca Bollito, Guido Saracco, Stefania SpecchiaAbstract:Abstract An integrated auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a 10 kW e integrated biodiesel fuel processor has been designed and is being developed. Auto-thermal reforming (ATR) and thermal cracking (TC) were considered for converting the fuel into a hydrogen-rich Gas suitable for PEM fuel cells. The fuel processor includes also a Gas Clean-up System that will reduce the carbon monoxide in the primary processor exit Gas to below 10 ppm via a new heat-integrated CO Clean-up unit, based on the assembly of catalytic heat exchange plates, so as to meet the operational requirements of a PEMFC stack. This article is devoted to the study and selection of the proper feed strategy for the primary fuel processor. Different pre-treatment and feed alternatives (e.g. based on nozzles or simple coils) were devised and tested for the ATR processors, which turned out to be the preferred primary processing route. A nozzle-based strategy was finally selected along with special recommendations about the constituent materials and the operating procedures to be adopted to avoid coking and nozzle corrosion as well as to allow a wide turn down ratio.
Gianluca Bollito - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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biofeat biodiesel fuel processor for a vehicle fuel cell auxiliary power unit study of the feed System
Journal of Power Sources, 2005Co-Authors: Mauro Sgroi, Gianluca Bollito, Guido Saracco, Stefania SpecchiaAbstract:Abstract An integrated auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a 10 kW e integrated biodiesel fuel processor has been designed and is being developed. Auto-thermal reforming (ATR) and thermal cracking (TC) were considered for converting the fuel into a hydrogen-rich Gas suitable for PEM fuel cells. The fuel processor includes also a Gas Clean-up System that will reduce the carbon monoxide in the primary processor exit Gas to below 10 ppm via a new heat-integrated CO Clean-up unit, based on the assembly of catalytic heat exchange plates, so as to meet the operational requirements of a PEMFC stack. This article is devoted to the study and selection of the proper feed strategy for the primary fuel processor. Different pre-treatment and feed alternatives (e.g. based on nozzles or simple coils) were devised and tested for the ATR processors, which turned out to be the preferred primary processing route. A nozzle-based strategy was finally selected along with special recommendations about the constituent materials and the operating procedures to be adopted to avoid coking and nozzle corrosion as well as to allow a wide turn down ratio.
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BIOFEAT: Biodiesel fuel processor for a vehicle fuel cell auxiliary power unit ☆: Study of the feed System
Journal of Power Sources, 2005Co-Authors: Mauro Sgroi, Gianluca Bollito, Guido Saracco, Stefania SpecchiaAbstract:Abstract An integrated auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a 10 kW e integrated biodiesel fuel processor has been designed and is being developed. Auto-thermal reforming (ATR) and thermal cracking (TC) were considered for converting the fuel into a hydrogen-rich Gas suitable for PEM fuel cells. The fuel processor includes also a Gas Clean-up System that will reduce the carbon monoxide in the primary processor exit Gas to below 10 ppm via a new heat-integrated CO Clean-up unit, based on the assembly of catalytic heat exchange plates, so as to meet the operational requirements of a PEMFC stack. This article is devoted to the study and selection of the proper feed strategy for the primary fuel processor. Different pre-treatment and feed alternatives (e.g. based on nozzles or simple coils) were devised and tested for the ATR processors, which turned out to be the preferred primary processing route. A nozzle-based strategy was finally selected along with special recommendations about the constituent materials and the operating procedures to be adopted to avoid coking and nozzle corrosion as well as to allow a wide turn down ratio.
J. P. Salvador - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Simulation of a 250 kW diesel fuel processor/PEM fuel cell System
Journal of Power Sources, 1998Co-Authors: J.c. Amphlett, R.f. Mann, Brant A. Peppley, Pierre R. Roberge, A. Rodrigues, J. P. SalvadorAbstract:Polymer-electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell Systems offer a potential power source for utility and mobile applications. Practical fuel cell Systems use fuel processors for the production of hydrogen-rich Gas. Liquid fuels, such as diesel or other related fuels, are attractive options as feeds to a fuel processor. The generation of hydrogen Gas for fuel cells, in most cases, becomes the crucial design issue with respect to weight and volume in these applications. Furthermore, these Systems will require a Gas Clean-up System to insure that the fuel quality meets the demands of the cell anode. The endothermic nature of the reformer will have a significant affect on the overall System efficiency. The Gas Clean-up System may also significantly effect the overall heat balance. To optimize the performance of this integrated System, therefore, waste heat must be used effectively. Previously, we have concentrated on catalytic methanol-steam reforming. A model of a methanol steam reformer has been previously developed and has been used as the basis for a new, higher temperature model for liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Similarly, our fuel cell evaluation program previously led to the development of a steady-state electrochemical fuel cell model (SSEM). The hydrocarbon fuel processor model and the SSEM have now been incorporated in the development of a process simulation of a 250 kW diesel-fueled reformer/fuel cell System using a process simulator. The performance of this System has been investigated for a variety of operating conditions and a preliminary assessment of thermal integration issues has been carried out. This study demonstrates the application of a process simulation model as a design analysis tool for the development of a 250 kW fuel cell System.
