R&D on Hydrogen Production by Autothermal Reforming

4. Synopsis
Catalyst C-1 Catalyst C-2 Catalyst C-3 Catalyst C-4
Figure 3.5.2: Evaluative Tests of Hydrodesulfurization Reaction Life
Catalyst C-2 Catalyst C-4
Figure 3.5.3: Impact of H2/Oil Ratio on Hydrogenation Desulfurization
Reaction
4.1 Design of Autothermal Reforming Process
(1) Basic Establishment of Autothermal Reforming Type Hydrogen Production System
An autothermal reforming - fuel processing system (ATR-FPS) was set up from supply of
raw materials to after selective removal of CO. On the assumption that there is no
discharge heat loss, a method was established for calculating reaction conditions so that
the system as a whole achieves heat balance.
(2) Investigation of Hydrogen Production on 1 Nm 3 /hr Scale
Hydrogen production on the 1 Nm 3 /hr scale by the autothermal reforming method was
confirmed, as was the impact of reaction temperature on the autothermal reforming
reaction.
4.2 Basic Design of Autothermal Reforming - Fuel Processing System
The basic design of the autothermal reforming - fuel processing system (ATR-FPS) was
completed in consideration of raw material specifications, substance balance and heat balance.
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