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1. Introduction - Firenze University Press

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Figure 7a. Impact of S/CATR on PCU Figure 7b. Effect of S/CATR on the power<br />

performance for the two purification plant for the two purification methods.<br />

methods (CCE=90%).<br />

3.2.3 Effect of Hydrogen Recovery Factor (HRF) of the WGS-MR<br />

This parameter refers to the ability of the reactor to make hydrogen available at the opposite side<br />

(permeate side), where the H2-rich fuel is produced. Recent developments at Pd-alloys membranes<br />

combined with WGS catalysts showed that hydrogen recovery is achievable at rates greater than<br />

90% [14] and in some cases even close to 100% [11]. Hydrogen recovery factor strongly affects<br />

membranes cost as the higher the hydrogen recovery the larger membrane area required [15].<br />

Figure 8a. Impact of HRF on PCU Figure 8b. Effect of HRF on the power plant<br />

performance for the two purification methods for the two purification methods.<br />

(CCE=90%).<br />

Figure 8b shows that cryogenic methods may be beneficial for membranes with low HRF (>90%)<br />

as the variation of this parameter does not affect the total efficiency, unlike the oxy combustion<br />

option. Membranes with high HRF favor the application of oxy combustor instead of combustibles<br />

recovery.<br />

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