H2 production via ammonia decomposition in a catalytic membrane reactor

Cechetto, Valentina; Felice, Luca Di; Medrano, J.A.; Makhloufi, Camel; Zúñiga, J.; Gallucci, Fausto

doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2021.106772

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“…Using a Ru/MgO catalyst they obtained good results for the ammonia decomposition, especially with the Pd membrane supported on porous stainless steel modified with MnO x , with which they obtained good stability after a 200 h run at 400 °C. Cechetto et al512 recently performed the reaction in a Pd−Ag membrane with an Al 2 O 3 support, adding to the selective layer a protective layer of porous Al 2 O 3 with yttria-Studies Related to Membrane Reactors Used for Ammonia Decomposition…”

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Review of the Decomposition of Ammonia to Generate Hydrogen

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Garcia

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Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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Because of the problems associated with the generation and storage of hydrogen in portable applications, the use of ammonia has been proposed for on-site production of hydrogen through ammonia decomposition. First, an analysis of the existing systems for ammonia decomposition and the challenges for this technology are presented. Then, the state of the art of the catalysts used to date for ammonia decomposition is described considering the catalysts composed of noble and non-noble metals and their combinations, as well as novel materials such as alkali metal amides and imides. The effect of the supports and promoters used is analyzed in detail, and the catalytic activity obtained is compared. An analysis of the kinetics of the reaction obtained with different catalysts is also presented and discussed, including the reaction mechanism, the determining step of the reaction, and the apparent activation energy. Finally, the structured reactors used to date for the decomposition reaction of ammonia are explored, as well as the possibilities offered by catalytic membrane reactors, which allow the on-site simultaneous production and separation of hydrogen.

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Review of the Decomposition of Ammonia to Generate Hydrogen

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Vendrell

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Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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“…They calculated the solar conversion rate and coal saving rate by converting the heat absorption of the reactor to solar radiation. Cechetto et al [17] achieved complete decomposition of ammonia and separated 86% hydrogen by using a membrane reactor at 425 • C. They found that the inlet flow rate and reaction pressure of ammonia did not significantly affect the conversion rate. Sitar et al [18] found that the addition of zeolite to the membrane reactor could effectively enhance the permeability of the palladium membrane and reduce the impurities in the permeated hydrogen.…”

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Thermodynamic Optimization of Ammonia Decomposition Solar Heat Absorption System Based on Membrane Reactor

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In this paper, an ammonia decomposition membrane reactor is applied to a solar heat absorption system, and thermodynamic optimization is carried out according to the usage scenarios. First, a model of an ammonia decomposition solar heat absorption system based on the membrane reactor is established by using finite time thermodynamics (FTT) theory. Then, the three-objective optimization with and the four-objective optimization without the constraint of the given heat absorption rate are carried out by using the NSGA-II algorithm. Finally, the optimized performance objectives and the corresponding design parameters are obtained by using the TOPSIS decision method. Compared with the reference system, the TOPSIS optimal solution for the three-objective optimization can reduce the entropy generation rate by 4.8% and increase the thermal efficiency and energy conversion rate by 1.5% and 1.4%, respectively. The optimal solution for the four-objective optimization can reduce the heat absorption rate, entropy generation rate, and energy conversion rate by 15.5%, 14%, and 8.7%, respectively, and improve the thermal efficiency by 15.7%. The results of this paper are useful for the theoretical study and engineering application of ammonia solar heat absorption systems based on membrane reactors.

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“…There has been active research in recent years in the use of catalytic membrane reactors for cracking ammonia to produce pure hydrogen [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. de Nooijer et al [10], for instance, studied the thermal stability and performance of Pd-Ag films used in membrane reactors for hydrogen production via the reforming of different feedstocks.…”

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“…Barba et al [13] investigated the merits of a Reformer and Membrane Module configuration which allowed to alternate between steam reforming (SR) reactions and hydrogen separation in the membrane module in order to overcome the thermodynamic limitations of the conventional (SR). Cechetto et al [14] carried out an experimental decomposition of ammonia in a Pd-based membrane reactor over a Ru-based catalyst and compared its results with those of a conventional packed bed reactor. Membrane reactors were found to enjoy clear advantages over traditional reactors since the reaction and separation tasks are carried out in one single unit which results in a compact device that is more economical over conventional reactors.…”

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“…The use of membrane reactors offers an additional advantage in the case of ammonia decomposition to hydrogen. Compared to steam reforming of hydrocarbons, the ammonia decomposition achieve almost complete equilibrium conversion at temperatures close to 400 • C. However, at low temperatures the rate of hydrogen production is inhibited by hydrogen itself [14]. Using a membrane reactor could overcome both thermodynamic and kinetic limitations because the removal of hydrogen as it is produced would shift the equilibrium towards higher conversions.…”

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Study of Static and Dynamic Behavior of a Membrane Reactor for Hydrogen Production

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The paper investigates the stability and bifurcation phenomena that can occur in membrane reactors for the production of hydrogen by ammonia decomposition. A simplified mixed model of the membrane reactor is studied and two expressions of hydrogen permeation are investigated. The effect of the model design and operating parameters on the existence of steady state multiplicity is discussed. In this regard, it is shown that the adsorption-inhibition effect caused by the competitive adsorption of ammonia can lead to the occurrence of multiple steady states in the model. The steady state multiplicity exists for a wide range of feed ammonia concentration and reactor residence time. The effect of the adsorption constant, the membrane surface area and its permeability on the steady state multiplicity is delineated. The analysis also shows that no Hopf bifurcation can occur in the studied model.

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H2 production via ammonia decomposition in a catalytic membrane reactor

Cited by 72 publications

References 36 publications

Review of the Decomposition of Ammonia to Generate Hydrogen

Review of the Decomposition of Ammonia to Generate Hydrogen

Thermodynamic Optimization of Ammonia Decomposition Solar Heat Absorption System Based on Membrane Reactor

Study of Static and Dynamic Behavior of a Membrane Reactor for Hydrogen Production

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