Abstract
The effects of impurities in bio-ethanol, such as diethyl amine, acetic acid, methanol, and propanol, on the performance of direct internal reforming molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) are investigated. Single cell with homeprepared Ni/MgO internal reforming catalyst are operated using bio-ethanol with 1% of impurities. The single cell test showed that introduction of diethyl amine and methanol into the fuel enhances the conversion and H2 selectivity. On the other hand, acetic acid and propanol in the fuel decreases the conversion and H2 selectivity. In addition, long term stabilities of the single cells are investigated and significant coke formation is found when the cell is operated with bio-ethanol with 1% of acetic acid.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | EFC 2009 - Piero Lunghi Conference, Proceedings of the 3rd European Fuel Cell Technology and Applications Conference |
| Publisher | ENEA |
| Pages | 117-118 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9788882862114 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | 3rd European Fuel Cell Technology and Applications - Piero Lunghi Conference, EFC 2009 - Rome, Italy Duration: 2009 Dec 15 → 2009 Dec 18 |
Other
| Other | 3rd European Fuel Cell Technology and Applications - Piero Lunghi Conference, EFC 2009 |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Rome |
| Period | 09/12/15 → 09/12/18 |
Keywords
- Bio-ethanol
- Impurities
- MCFC
- Reforming
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Fuel Technology