Hydrogen Generator Subsystem. Catalyst and Equipment Development for Thermo-Catalytic Cracker.

摘要

Future Army plans call for generation of silent electrical power in field situations. Hydrogen/air fuel cells are considered viable electrical power generators. Currently available logistic fuels are hydrocarbon; requiring a fuel conditioning process to free hydrogen for use by the fuel cell. This report concerns one such process to obtain hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels. Experimental work is aimed at optimizing a catalyst for catalytic cracking and the development of a breadboard hydrogen generator. Further work is needed in both these areas. (Author)