Both an introduction to the subject as well as containing recent research developments, this book adopts a unique integrated engineering approach to cover all aspects of fuel processing: catalysts, reactors, chemical plant componentsand integrated system design. INDICE: INTRODUCTION AND OUTLINE FUNDAMENTALS Common Fossil Fuels Basic Definitions, Calculations and Legislation The Different Types of Fuel Cells and their Requirements to the Fuel Processor THE CHEMISTRY OF FUEL PROCESSING Steam Reforming Partial Oxidation Oxidative Steam Reforming or Autothermal Reforming Catalytic Cracking of Hydrocarbons Pre-Reforming of Higher Hydrocarbons Homogeneous Plasma Reforming of Higher Hydrocarbons Aqueous Reforming of Bio Fuels Processing of Alternative Fuels Desulphurization Carbon Monoxide Clean-Up Catalytic Combustion Coke Formation of Metal Surfaces CATALYST TECHNOLOGY FOR DISTRIBUTED FUEL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS A Brief Introduction to Catalysts Technology and Evaluation Reforming Catalysts Catalysts for Hydrogen Generation from Alternative Fuels Desulphurisation Catalysts / Adsorbents Carbon Monoxide Clean-Up Catalysts Combustions Catalysts FUEL PROCESSOR DESIGN CONCEPTS Design of the Reforming Process Design of the Carbon Monoxide Clean-Up Devices Aspectsof Catalytic Combustion Design of the Overall Fuel Processor Comparison to Conventional Energy Supply Systems TYPES OF FUEL PROCESSING REACTORS Fixed Bed Reactors Monolithic Reactors Plate Heat-Exchanger Reactors APPLICATION OF FUEL PROCESSING REACTORS Reforming Reactors Water-Gas Shift Reactors Catalytic Carbon Monoxide Fine Clean-Up Membrane Separation Devices Catalytic Burners BALANCE-OF-PLANT COMPONENTS Heat-Exchangers Liquid Pumps Blowers and Compressors Feed Injection Systems Insulation Materials COMPLET FUEL PROCESSOR SYSTEMS Methanol Fuel Processors Ethanol Fuel Processors Natural Gas Fuel Processors Fuel Processors for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Gasoline Fuel Processors Diesel andKerosine Fuel Processors Multi Fuel Processors Fuel Processors Based upon Alternative Fuels INTRODUCTION OF FUEL PROCESSORS INTO THE MARKET PLACE - COST AND PRODUCTION ISSUES Factors Affecting the Costs of Fuel Processors Production Techniques for Fuel Processors
- ISBN: 978-3-527-31581-9
- Editorial: Wiley-Vch Verlag
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 424
- Fecha Publicación: 20/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés