..., 2012. Assoc. Editor: Wojciech Lipinski. 31 10 2011 10 07 2012 The steam reforming of methane is considered as one of the hydrogen production methods with solar thermal energy. In this study, lab-scale solar steam reforming of methane was examined under direct solar radiation from...

.... The increase in the kinetics of H 2 O and CO 2 splitting with 3DOM ceria is attributed to its enhanced specific surface area and to its interconnected pore system that facilitates the transport of reacting species to and from oxidation sites. cerium compounds hydrogen production mesoporous materials...

... in a Fluidized Bed Reactor ,” Int. J. Hydrogen Energy , 32 ( 18 ), pp. 4821 – 4829 . 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2007.08.013 14 Wullenkord , M. , Funken , K. H. , Sattler , C. , and Pitz-Paal , R. , 2010 , “Hydrogen Production by Thermal Cracking of Methane—Investigation of Reaction...

... Trommer , D. , Noembrini , F. , and Fasciana , M. , 2005 , “ Hydrogen Production by Steam-Gasification of Petroleum Coke Using Concentrated Solar Power—I. Thermodynamic and Kinetic Analyses ,” Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 0360-3199 , 30 ( 6 ), pp. 605 – 618 . 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2004.06.002...

... redox cycle is one approach for producing hydrogen using solar energy. This paper explores the level of carbon taxation necessary to make the cycle competitive with hydrogen production via methane reforming. In addition, the time frame for economic viability is assessed through the use of experience...

...P. Artuso; F. Zuccari; A. Dell’Era; F. Orecchini The work focused on the analysis of the connection between a photovoltaic (PV) plant and an electrolyzer for hydrogen production. On the basis of PV-plant and electrolyzer experimental data, the effectiveness of the models adopted in the simulation...

... – 615 . 10.1016/j.solener.2003.12.012 Berman , A. , and Epstein , M. , 2000 , “ The Kinetics of Hydrogen Production in the Oxidation of Liquid Zinc With Water Vapor ,” Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 0360-3199 , 25 , pp. 957 – 967 . 10.1016/S0360-3199(00)00015-X Vishnevetsky , I...

...C. Alvani; M. Bellusci; A. La Barbera; F. Padella; L. Seralessandri; F. Varsano The mixed sodium manganese ferrite thermochemical cycle for sustainable hydrogen production is reviewed. Both the hydrogen production step and the reaction that leads to the regeneration of initial reactants...

.... Steinfeld , A. , 2005 , “ Solar Thermochemical Production of Hydrogen—A Review ,” Sol. Energy 0038-092X , 78 ( 5 ), pp. 603 – 615 . 10.1016/j.solener.2003.12.012 Kodama , T. , and Gokon , N. , 2007 , “ Thermochemical Cycles for High-Temperature Solar Hydrogen Production ,” Chem...

... ). Reuse , P. , Renken , A. , Haas-Santo , K. , Görke , O. , and Schubert , K. , 2004 , “ Hydrogen Production for Fuel Cell Applications in an Autothermal Micro-Channel Reactor ,” Chem. Eng. J. 0300-9467 , 101 ( 1–3 ), pp. 133 – 141 . 10.1016/j.cej.2004.01.004 Yoshida , K...

... chemical reactors computational fluid dynamics hydrogen production jets nanoparticles A process to produce hydrogen without the use of fossil fuel is solar thermochemical water splitting via a two-step metal redox cycle. The zinc-zinc oxide pair is suitable for this cycle because zinc oxide...

...Carlo Alvani; Mariangela Bellusci; Aurelio La Barbera; Franco Padella; Marzia Pentimalli; Luca Seralessandri; Francesca Varsano Hydrogen production by water-splitting thermochemical cycle based on manganese ferrite/sodium carbonate reactive system is reported. Two different preparation procedures...

... is implemented by industry for tin production. The present work deals with the hydrolysis of different kinds of tin powders at different experimental conditions at moderate temperature range 180 – 620 ° C . In spite of the fact that the rate of hydrogen production is lower compared with other metals, e.g., zinc...

... at above 2000 K, yielding a solar-to-chemical energy conversion efficiency of up to 29%. H 2 O -splitting thermochemical cycles are being considered for solar hydrogen production via redox reactions involving, e.g., ZnO, MnO 2 , and mixed ferrite oxides ( 1 ). In an endothermic...

... mixtures heat transfer hydrogen production pyrolysis solar energy conversion surface chemistry Reforming of methane and other hydrocarbons with steam presently provides nearly 95% of the world’s industrial hydrogen. Commonly, the energy required for this process is provided by burning...

... of the solar reforming process under fluctuating insolation during a cloud passage. Möller , S. , Kaucic , D. , and Sattler , C. , 2004 , “ Hydrogen Production by Solar Reforming of Natural Gas: A Cost Study ,” Proc. of 2004 International Solar Energy Conference , July 11–14, Portland...

... the hydrogen evolution profiles during the WO step with the thermally reduced Fe 3 O 4 ( 20 wt % ) ∕ YSZ and pure YSZ support. The hydrogen production rates ( Ncm 3 min − 1 ) per weight of used material (including the Fe 3 O 4 phase and YSZ support...

... , T. , 1977 , “ Hydrogen Production from Water Utilizing Solar Heat at High Temperatures ,” Sol. Energy , 19 , pp. 467 – 475 . Sibieude , F. , Ducarroir , M. , Tofighi , A. , and Ambriz , J. , 1982 , “ High Temperature Experiments with a Solar Furnace. The Decomposition...