MODELING OF METHANE STEAM REFORMING IN A PALLADIUM MEMBRANE REACTOR

摘要

A mathematical model of a membrane reactor used for methane steam reforming was developed to simulate and compare the maximum yields and operating conditions in the reactor with that in a conventional fixed bed reactor.The methane steam reforming reaction has been investigated from a modeling viewpoint,considering the effect of different parameters on methane conversion and H_2/CO ratio.Results show that the membrane reactor presents higher methane conversion yield and can be operated at milder conditions than the fixed bed reactor.Control of the H_2/CO ratio is possible in the membrane reactor making the technology more suitable to be used in connection to gas-to-liquid processes (GTL).