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.