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Mathematical Modeling of Diesel Autothermal Reformer Geometry Modifications Full article

Journal Chemical Engineering Journal
ISSN: 1385-8947 , E-ISSN: 1873-3212
Output data Year: 2022, Volume: 442, Number: Part 1, Article number : 136160, Pages count : 10 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.136160
Tags Autothermal reforming; Mathematical modeling; Geometry optimization; Structured catalyst; Diesel; Syngas
Authors Zazhigalov S.V. 1,2 , Shilov V.A. 1,2 , Rogozhnikov V.N. 1 , Potemkin D.I. 1 , Sobyanin V.A. 1,2 , Zagoruiko A.N. 1,2 , Snytnikov P.V. 1
Affiliations
1 Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, Pr. Akademika Lavrentieva, 5, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
2 Institute of Solid-State Chemistry and Mechanochemistry, Kutateladze St., 18, Novosibirsk 630117, Russia

Funding (1)

1 Russian Science Foundation 21-79-30051 (121052600153-6)

Abstract: The earlier proposed mathematical model provides a reliable description of n-hexadecane (diesel surrogate) reforming over the Rh/Ce0.75Zr0.25O2-δ-ƞ-Al2O3/FeCrAl structured catalyst. This work is devoted to the optimization of geometric parameters of the catalytic block and the reactor. The process simulation was carried out using commercial software COMSOL Multiphysics in 2D axisymmetric geometry. Variations in the ratio of the radius to the length of the cylindrical module were considered. To improve heat distribution from the front to the outlet block part, module modification with a steel rod located inside the catalyst was modeled. Truncated cone modules of different shape were also considered. It has been shown that at angles between generatrix and base plane less than 60°, a part of the cartridge remains inactive, despite the high temperatures (800 – 850 °C) in the module. Finally, a modification of the catalytic cartridge with circumferential steel walls installed along the module, forming several vertical sections from the periphery of the cartridge to the center or vice versa was studied. This modification allowed increasing hydrogen yield from 21.7 to 23.4 vol% and may be used for the development and optimization of catalytic reformers for diesel autothermal reforming.
Cite: Zazhigalov S.V. , Shilov V.A. , Rogozhnikov V.N. , Potemkin D.I. , Sobyanin V.A. , Zagoruiko A.N. , Snytnikov P.V.
Mathematical Modeling of Diesel Autothermal Reformer Geometry Modifications
Chemical Engineering Journal. 2022. V.442. NPart 1. 136160 :1-10. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.136160 WOS Scopus РИНЦ ANCAN OpenAlex
Dates:
Submitted: Jan 26, 2022
Accepted: Mar 31, 2022
Published online: Apr 1, 2022
Published print: Aug 15, 2022
Identifiers:
Web of science: WOS:000799837100004
Scopus: 2-s2.0-85127358321
Elibrary: 48423744
Chemical Abstracts: 2022:934284
Chemical Abstracts (print): 180:143144
OpenAlex: W4223910398
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