A miniature fuel reformer system for portable power sources

作者:Dolanc Gregor*; Belavic Darko; Hrovat Marko; Hocevar Stanko; Pohar Andrej; Petrovcic Janko; Musizza Bojan
来源:Journal of Power Sources, 2014, 271: 392-400.
DOI:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2014.08.021

摘要

A miniature methanol reformer system has been designed and built to technology readiness level exceeding a laboratory prototype. It is intended to feed fuel cells with electric power up to 100 W and contains a complete setup of the technological elements: catalytic reforming and PROX reactors, a combustor, evaporators, actuation and sensing elements, and a control unit. The system is engineered not only for performance and quality of the reformate, but also for its lightweight and compact design, seamless integration of elements, low internal electric consumption, and safety. In the paper, the design of the system is presented by focussing on its miniaturisation, integration, and process control.

  • 出版日期2014-12-20