Catalytic methani steam reforming in a micro-structured reactor for hydrogen production

Abstract

In this project, a stainless ste el micro - structured reactor built by a company for the hydrogen production by methane steam reforming i s tested. A nickel based catalyst is prepared through the “incipient wetness technique” and deposited with different methods. The best result is achieved by depositing a pre - formed intermediate layer of alumina on the chromium oxide layer. The reac tor’s performance is compared with a cordierite monolithic reactor filled with the same catalyst t o observe benefits and critical issue. The results obta ined show a production of hydrogen about 20% less than the cordierite reactor