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SOLREF – Solar
Steam Reforming of Methane Rich Gas for Synthesis Gas Production |
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Participants:
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Contacts:
Funding:
- EC
funded project, cost shared: 2100 k€
Duration:
- Start
Date: April 1, 2004
End Date: December 31, 2007
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Background
The work
proposed in SOLREF is based on the activities performed in the previous
SOLASYS project, in which the technical feasibility of solar steam
reforming was proven. Based on the experience and know-how acquired in
SOLASYS, SOLREF will take solar steam reforming a significant step
closer to industrialization. |
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Objectives
The main purpose
of this project is to develop and operate an innovative 400 kWth solar
reformer for several applications such as hydrogen production or electricity
generation. The new solar reformer will be more compact and more
cost-effective than the previous SOLASYS reformer. |
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Achievements in 2006
Catalyst system
evaluation was completed and the selected catalyst system was applied on the
absorber segments in the first quarter of 2006. REF _Ref128196455 \r \h
Figure 4.1, shows a pre-assembled absorber
dome. A certification procedure for the pressurized metal components was
included in the project for the purpose of advancing the technology to the
verge of commercialization. Therefore, manufacture of the reformer
components started later than originally planned. Reformer assembly is
expected to be finalized in Summer 2007. A detailed model for simulating
transport phenomena and chemical reactions under reforming conditions in the
catalyst-coated foam has been developed. |
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Pre-assembled
absorber |
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Publications
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Möller S.,
Friedmann S., Walter M., ten Dam J. (2006) SOLREF – Development of an
advanced Solar High-temperature Reformer, Proc. ISEC2006 – ASME
International Solar Energy Conference, July 8-13, Denver, CO, USA.
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Berman A., Karn R.K., Epstein M. (2006) A New
Catalyst System for High-Temperature Solar Reforming of Methane, Energy &
Fuels 20 (2), 455-462.
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