Cost Analysis of Plasma Catalytic Reforming of Hydrocarbons
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Thermal plasma reforming offers advantages in hydrocarbon reforming especially in small to medium scale plants and in plants with fast transients. The combination of a thermal plasma reformer operating with partial oxidation with a catalyst bed will be described. Reduced concentrations of CO (1-3% vol) can be achieved, with high hydrogen yields and minimal plasmatron electrical power requirements. A model for the cost of hydrogen production by this method, including hydrogen cleanup utilizing a conventional pressure-swing absorption unit, has been developed. The model uses experimentally determined conversion yields and operational parameters. The conditions that result in system optimization and cost minimization have been determined.
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