Steam reforming process for conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen

Udemu, Chinonyelum; Font-Palma, Carolina

Abstract

For many years, the steam reforming process has been used to generate hydrogen gas from a variety of feedstocks, including natural gas, propane, naphtha, and coal. The hydrocarbons are converted into hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide using a catalyst and high-temperature steam. This chapter provides an in-depth overview of the steam reforming process and its fundamental principles, including its chemistry and thermodynamics. It also looks at the different catalysts used in the process, as well as the role of temperature, pressure, and steam-to-carbon ratio in the reforming of lighter and heavier hydrocarbons. Finally, the design and operation of steam reforming reactors were explored, highlighting the ongoing research and development efforts to improve the process efficiency.

Citation

Udemu, C., & Font-Palma, C. (2024). Steam reforming process for conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen. In M. R. Rahimpour, M. A. Makarem, & P. Kiani (Eds.), Hydrogen Production from Nonrenewable Resources (33-72). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003382263-5

• Online Publication Date: Oct 1, 2024
• Publication Date: Nov 8, 2024
• Deposit Date: Sep 23, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 2, 2025
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Pages: 33-72
• Series Title: Handbook of hydrogen production and applications
• Book Title: Hydrogen Production from Nonrenewable Resources
• Chapter Number: 3
• ISBN: 9781032465586
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003382263-5
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4789658
• Contract Date: Mar 15, 2023