Electrolytic hydrogen generation using CANDU nuclear reactors

Ryland, Donald; Li, H.; Sadhankar, Ramakant R.

doi:10.1002/er.1325

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“…This finding has been further supported by, for example, the E3‐database of a German–French consortium, a cost analysis model for hydrogen production developed by Canada, and other similar models used in the United States and derived from existing, levelized unit cost models . Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd conducted some studies on various integration processes for large scale hydrogen production with one of these based on a ACP‐100 Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor for the purpose of performing a hydrogen production technical and economical assessment . In the Idaho National Laboratory, the US Department of Energy carried out a hydrogen program (the H2A model) using a helium‐cooled reactor in a lab‐scale experiment for the purpose of calculating the cost of producing hydrogen through high‐temperature steam electrolysis .…”

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Using next generation nuclear power reactors for development of a techno‐economic model for hydrogen production

Khan

2019

Int J Energy Res

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Summary Nuclear and hydrogen are considered to be the most promising alternatives energy sources in terms of meeting future demand and providing a CO₂‐free environment, and interest in the development of more cost‐effective hydrogen production plants is increasing—and nuclear‐powered hydrogen generation plants may be a viable alternative. This paper is a report on investigating the application of new generation nuclear power plants to hydrogen production and development of an associated techno‐economic model. In this paper, theoretical and computational assessments of generations II, III+, and IV nuclear power plants for hydrogen generation scenarios have been reported. Technical analyses were conducted on each reactor type—in terms of the design standard, fuel specification, overnight capital cost, and hydrogen generation. In addition, a theoretical model was developed for calculating various hydrogen generation parameters, and it was then extended to include an economic assessment of nuclear power plant‐based hydrogen generation. The Hydrogen Economic Evaluation Program originally developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency was used for calculating various parameters, including hydrogen production and storage costs, as well as equity, operation and maintenance (O&M), and capital costs. The results from each nuclear reactor type were compared against reactor parameters, and the ideal candidate reactor was identified. The simulation results also verified theoretically proven results. The main objective of the research was to conduct a prequalification assessment for a cogeneration plant, by developing a model that could be used for technical and economic analysis of nuclear hydrogen plant options. It was assessed that high‐temperature gas‐cooled reactors (HTGR‐PM and PBR200) represented the most economical and viable plant options for hydrogen production. This research has helped identify the way forward for the development of a commercially viable, nuclear power‐driven, hydrogen generation plant.

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Using next generation nuclear power reactors for development of a techno‐economic model for hydrogen production

Khan

2019

Int J Energy Res

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“…As a source of metal species, Cu(NO 3 99.9%) and (NH 4 ) 2 Ce(NO 3 ) 6 (Aldrich, 98.5 + %) were dissolved in deionized water (Purlab, ELGA) at concentrations of 0.5 M. The preparation method of Cu-ferrite with various supports by the co-precipitation method is described in our previous report [27]. As a source of metal species, Cu(NO 3 99.9%) and (NH 4 ) 2 Ce(NO 3 ) 6 (Aldrich, 98.5 + %) were dissolved in deionized water (Purlab, ELGA) at concentrations of 0.5 M. The preparation method of Cu-ferrite with various supports by the co-precipitation method is described in our previous report [27].…”

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“…Syngas and hydrogen have attracted considerable attention in recent years as sources of chemical feedstock to produce liquefied fuels and more valuable chemicals [1][2][3]. A variety of processes to produce syngas and hydrogen have been studied, most of which requirements covered by reforming of methane.…”

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Syngas and hydrogen production via stepwise methane reforming over Cu-ferrite/YSZ

Lee

Cha

Kim

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Int. J. Energy Res.

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SUMMARY This report investigates the effect of an yttria‐stabilized zirconia (YSZ) supported Cu‐ferrite for the production of syngas and hydrogen via stepwise methane reforming and water splitting reactions. The Cu‐ferrite/YSZ samples were prepared by co‐precipitation and impregnation methods. The samples were characterized by X‐ray diffraction spectroscopy and non‐isothermal hydrogen reduction. To investigate syngas and hydrogen production reactivities, isothermal methane reforming and water splitting reactions were performed at 900 °C and 700 °C, respectively. For Cu‐ferrite/YSZ prepared by impregnation, methane conversion was maintained at high levels of ca. 85% and an H2/CO ratio close to 2 was observed. A lower methane conversion (>30%) was observed for Cu‐ferrite/YSZ prepared by co‐precipitation. No significant deposited carbon and aggregation of Cu‐ferrite/YSZ (prepared by impregnation) were observed over 10 repeated methane reforming and water splitting reactions. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…The general hydrogen mass production by nuclear energy nowadays can be the processes of thermochemical copper–chlorine cycle , thermochemical water splitting and electrolytic hydrogen generation . On the other hand, hydrogen can also be generated through hydrocarbon reforming, including methane , ethanol and methanol .…”

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Thermodynamic analysis of high-temperature helium heated fuel reforming for hydrogen production

Wang

Cao

Zhou

2014

Int. J. Energy Res.

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Summary In order to take full advantage of the heat from high temperature gas cooled reactor, thermodynamic analysis of high‐temperature helium heated methane, ethanol and methanol steam reforming for hydrogen production based on the Gibbs principle of minimum free energy has been carried out using the software of Aspen Plus. Effects of the reaction temperature, pressure and water/carbon molar ratio on the process are evaluated. Results show that the effect of the pressure on methane reforming is small when the reaction temperature is over 900 °C. Methane/CO conversion and hydrogen production rate increase with the water/carbon molar ratio. However the thermal efficiency increases first to the maximum value of 61% and then decreases gradually. As to ethanol and methanol steam reforming, thermal efficiency is higher at lower reaction pressures. With an increase in water–carbon molar ratio, hydrogen production rate increases, but thermal efficiency decreases. Both of them increase with the reaction temperature first to the highest values and then decrease slowly. At optimum operation conditions, the conversion of both ethanol and methanol approaches 100%. For the ethanol and methanol reforming, their highest hydrogen production rate reaches, respectively, 88.69% and 99.39%, and their highest thermal efficiency approaches, respectively, 58.58% and 89.17%. With the gradient utilization of the high temperature helium heat, the overall heat efficiency of the system can reach 70.85% which is the highest in all existing system designs. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Electrolytic hydrogen generation using CANDU nuclear reactors

Cited by 32 publications

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Using next generation nuclear power reactors for development of a techno‐economic model for hydrogen production

Using next generation nuclear power reactors for development of a techno‐economic model for hydrogen production

Syngas and hydrogen production via stepwise methane reforming over Cu-ferrite/YSZ

Thermodynamic analysis of high-temperature helium heated fuel reforming for hydrogen production

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