Moderate temperature H2S removal over high specific surface area SiO2 supported ZnO sorbent: Design and preparation

  • H. Y. Yang*
  • , N. Sathitsuksanoh
  • , Y. Lu
  • , B. J. Tartarchuk
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Onboard fuel cell applications are the focus of current extensive R&D. As an essential process, on-site multi-step reformation technologies utilize high energy density commercial-grade hydrocarbon fuels to generate clean feed gas to power fuel cell. A study was carried out to design small, efficient, lightweight H2S removal sorbents based on microfibrous media technologies developed at Auburn University. Microfibrous media carrier could be used, with large surface to volume ratios, to entrap microsized sorbent, and/or catalyst particulates while withstanding considerable shaking and avoiding bypassing. This generic approach could also improve contacting efficiency, and promote regenerability while make more effective design of reactor possible. To accomplish this goal, a new ZnO based sorbent was designed and prepared. With the increase of particulate size, the pressure drop decreased. The glass fiber entrapped media offers an integrity solution to improving external mass transfer, lowering pressure for small particulate, and a stable matrix for multi-cycle applications. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase (Cincinnati, OH 10/30/2005-11/4/2005).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication05AIChE
Subtitle of host publication2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase, Conference Proceedings
PublisherAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers
ISBN (Print)0816909962, 9780816909964
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: 30 Oct 20054 Nov 2005

Publication series

NameAIChE Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings
Volume2005

Conference

Conference05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period30/10/054/11/05

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