Singapore Catalysis Society Mini Lecture Series

 

Singapore Catalysis Society Mini Lecture Series

Breakthrough Theatrette Level 4 Matrix, Biopolis 
9am - 11am
22 APR 09

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker:

 

Dr. Jens Rostrup-Nielsen

 

Haldor Topsoe , Denmark

 

 Abstract:


An important feature of high temperature fuel cells is the possibility to make direct conversion of fuels in the anode chamber. This means a potential for high electric efficiency by coupling the heat from the electrochemical reaction with the endothermic reforming reaction of natural gas. The high efficiency results from thermodynamics, but there are practical difficulties to be solved. By adiabatic pre-reforming a number of fuels can be processed in the anode chamber maintaining the high efficiency. These include liquid hydrocarbons, methanol, and biofuels such as ethanol and biogas. Different applications of direct SOFC systems are being discussed.