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Rahmani F, Haghighi M, Estifaee P, Rahimpour MR. Simulation study of an auto-thermal double-membrane reactor for the simultaneous production of hydrogen and methanol: comparison of two different hydrogen redistribution strategies along the reactor. POLISH JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/pjct-2017-0037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In a continuing effort to realize the simultaneous hydrogen and methanol production via the auto-thermal methanol synthesis process, the effect of two different hydrogen redistribution strategies along a double-membrane reactor has been considered. A steady-state one-dimensional heterogeneous model was developed to compare two strategies applied in the operation of the auto-thermal methanol synthesis. It was found that the counter-current configuration exhibited the better performance compared to the reactor operated in the co-current mode from both the economic and environmental points of view. This superiority is ascribed to the establishment of a more favourable temperature profile along the reactor and also more hydrogen extraction from the reaction zone. Moreover, the influence of some operating variables was investigated on the performance of the auto-thermal double-membrane reactor in the counter-current configuration. The results suggest that utilizing this configuration for pure hydrogen and methanol production could be feasible and beneficial.
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Affiliation(s)
- Farhad Rahmani
- Sahand University of Technology , Chemical Engineering Faculty , P.O.Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz , Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Sahand University of Technology , Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC) , P.O.Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz , Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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- Sahand University of Technology , Chemical Engineering Faculty , P.O.Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz , Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Sahand University of Technology , Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC) , P.O.Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz , Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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- Sahand University of Technology , Chemical Engineering Faculty , P.O.Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz , Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Sahand University of Technology , Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC) , P.O.Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz , Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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- Shiraz University , Chemical Engineering Department, School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering , Shiraz , Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Chen Z, Elnashaie SSEH. Development of a novel autothermal reforming process and its economics for clean hydrogen production. ASIA-PAC J CHEM ENG 2007. [DOI: 10.1002/apj.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Chen Y, Xu H, Wang Y, Xiong G. Hydrogen production from the steam reforming of liquid hydrocarbons in membrane reactor. Catal Today 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2005.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Application of Coprecipitated Nickel Catalyst to Steam Reforming of Higher Hydrocarbons in Membrane Reactor. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(06)60042-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Chen Z, Elnashaie SSEH. Economics of the Clean Fuel Hydrogen in a Novel Autothermal Reforming Process. Ind Eng Chem Res 2005. [DOI: 10.1021/ie0504295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Zhongxiang Chen
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2216 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849-5127
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2216 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849-5127
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Karches M, Takashima H, Kanno Y. Development of a Circulating Fluidized-Bed Reactor for Microwave-Activated Catalysis. Ind Eng Chem Res 2004. [DOI: 10.1021/ie049569p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Martin Karches
- Department of Mechanical System Engineering, University of Yamanashi, 4-3-11 Takeda, Kofu 400-8511, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical System Engineering, University of Yamanashi, 4-3-11 Takeda, Kofu 400-8511, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical System Engineering, University of Yamanashi, 4-3-11 Takeda, Kofu 400-8511, Japan
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Chen Z, Yan Y, Elnashaie SS. Catalyst deactivation and engineering control for steam reforming of higher hydrocarbons in a novel membrane reformer. Chem Eng Sci 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2004.01.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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