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Design of Hydrogen Fuel cell generator
Ruturaj Bhalekar
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, Aniruddha A Dixit
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, Suraj Kumbhar
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, Shubham Patil
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, Prof. KB Gavali
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1-5
Trinity Academy of Engineering, Kondhwa, Pune. 411048
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ABSTRACT: A design can be manufactured using several method each associated with the pros and cons. There are many
such ways of extraction of hydrogen from electrolysis, biomass, SMR etc. Hydrogen production from methane steam
reforming (SMR) in one such method of hydrogen extraction throughout the world which is used But the efficient way of
production is steam methane reforming process and it will also play a key role in generation of electricity in future. There
are many such aspects like Zn, Ni, based catalysts, WGS reactors, PSAs, tails gas from exhaust many points like these makes
it 50-60% efficient.
Keywords
SMR, H2 Generation, Catalysts, WGS, PSA
1. Introduction
The incumbent technologies that support power needs in data centers are primarily diesel generators and electricity from
the grid. The hydrogen supplies currently available would support this level of usage. In the long term, prime power is
seen as the ultimate goal and where more benefits could be realized. Potential benefits include carbon-free power with full
micro grid capabilities, thermal integration for increased total efficiency, and cost savings from elimination of some of the
backup systems or design simplification. Fuel options could include on-site hydrogen storage intermediary fuels, or
hydrogen infrastructure by pipeline, delivery, or on-site production. Hydrogen can be produced from a diverse portfolio of
domestic sources. Fuel cell shipments have been increasing worldwide due to the introduction of light-duty vehicles,
forklifts, buses, backup power, and stationary power
2. Hydrogen Production Process
Introduction Hydrogen is an important raw material in the chemical industry, and, in the last year, its importance as
alternative energy carrier has increased due to the depletion of fossil fuels and increasing environmental concerns. An
important consideration about hydrogen is that, since it is energy carrier and not an energy source, it must be first
produced, and then it can be used. Hydrogen can be produced through direct processes, such as natural gas or biogas
reforming, gasification of coal and biomass, water electrolysis, water splitting by high temperature heat, photo electrolysis
and biological processes.
2.1 Steam Methane Reforming
Reforming process starts with NG Feed. (we find NGs from natural resources such as wastelands & animal
digestion )
90% of natural gas is having methane in it.
In NG, consist of methane molecules and impurities like sulfur (h2s).[1]
We can use zinc oxide beds and other filters for its purification.
Sulfur is Harmful for the system so it should be removed in filter.
Using Biological Desulfurization we remove S2. (more for s2 removal amine scrubber, claus process)
Now CH4 from filter after reacted with water (water temp increased before process using burners and exhaust
gases) in SMR Membrane Reactor.