One of the main uses of fossil fuels is in the transportation sector, leading to environmental consequences such as climate change and smog. In order to move towards a more sustainable energy infrastructure, a transition must begin between fossil fuels and renewable fuels, such as biogas and hydrogen. One possibility to drive this transition is through the application of reforming technology to the automotive sector. The objectives of this project were to experimentally validate a computational fluid dynamics model, while at the same time analyze the data and model in order to improve the design of the bench-scale reformer for use in automotive applications. The model was validated through the experimental data generated through the use of a series of thermocouples and gas chromatography. The highest lower heating value efficiency and dry molar percentage output of hydrogen were 58% and 43% respectively, with conversion percentages approaching 100%.
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ASME 2005 3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology
May 23–25, 2005
Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Nanotechnology Institute
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0-7918-3764-5
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Experimental Analysis of an Autothermal Gasoline Reformer for Automotive Purposes
Chris G. Caners,
Chris G. Caners
Fuel Cell Research Centre, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Brant A. Peppley,
Brant A. Peppley
Fuel Cell Research Centre, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Steven J. Harrison,
Steven J. Harrison
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Patrick H. Oosthuizen,
Patrick H. Oosthuizen
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Craig S. McIntyre
Craig S. McIntyre
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Chris G. Caners
Fuel Cell Research Centre, Kingston, ON, Canada
Brant A. Peppley
Fuel Cell Research Centre, Kingston, ON, Canada
Steven J. Harrison
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Patrick H. Oosthuizen
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Craig S. McIntyre
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Paper No:
FUELCELL2005-74105, pp. 565-569; 5 pages
Published Online:
October 13, 2008
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Caners, CG, Peppley, BA, Harrison, SJ, Oosthuizen, PH, & McIntyre, CS. "Experimental Analysis of an Autothermal Gasoline Reformer for Automotive Purposes." Proceedings of the ASME 2005 3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. 3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA. May 23–25, 2005. pp. 565-569. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2005-74105
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