Influence of operating conditions in the hydrogen production by steam reforming of methanol: numerical approach

  • Leonardo Esteban Pacheco Sandoval Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7262-382X
  • Carlos Alirio Díaz González Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7869-4610
  • Luis Eduardo Jaimes Reatiga Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
  • Leidy Juliana Carrillo Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
  • Brayan Andrés Díaz Joven Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
Keywords: Methanol ateam reforming, Hydrogen production, 1-D reactor model

Abstract

This work describes the unidimensional study of steam reforming of methanol at short pseudo-contact time. Steam reforming process (SRP) is important to hydrogen production as energetic vector. A compressible mathematical model 1-D is developed. Peppley kinetic mechanism (1999) is adopted. The numerical predictions show up the same trend as the experimental ones. A sensitivity analysis of the significant variables of the process is carried out (pressure, CH3OH/H2O ratio and temperature).

Author Biographies

Leonardo Esteban Pacheco Sandoval, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga

Ph.D. Thermal Science and Energetic, M.Sc. Applied Mechanic: Propulsion systems. Full Professor Energy Engineering (UNAB). Interested on thermal system simulations, combustion internal engine, reactive systems, small hydro-power, energetic systems, environmental issues.

Carlos Alirio Díaz González, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineer. Associate Professor Energy Engineering (UNAB). Interested on Thermodynamic analysis, exergy analysis, thermal system simulations, combustion, environmental issues.

Luis Eduardo Jaimes Reatiga, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga

M.Sc. Chemistry-Chemical Engineer. Associate Professor Energy Engineering (UNAB). Interested on Industrial processes, process safety, process simulation, HSE, life cycle assessment, environmental issues.

Leidy Juliana Carrillo, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga

Energy Engineering student.

Brayan Andrés Díaz Joven, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga

Energy Engineering student.

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How to Cite
Pacheco Sandoval, L. E., Díaz González, C. A., Jaimes Reatiga, L. E., Carrillo, L. J., & Díaz Joven, B. A. (2017). Influence of operating conditions in the hydrogen production by steam reforming of methanol: numerical approach. Revista Colombiana De Computación, 18(2), 22–32. https://doi.org/10.29375/25392115.3215

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2017-12-01
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