Scope and Objectives

1. To design, fabricate and test individual components of 30 kWe non-catalytic diesel autothermal reformer. 2. To optimize placement of secondary steam injection for increased performance of the reactor. 3. To optimize the reformer performance of 30 kWe reformer system for steady-state conditions at 0-20 bar pressures via built-in control strategies tolerant to feed fuel variation. 4. To modify the reformer system for thermal integration and optimize the integrated reformer system at 0-20 bar pressures for steady state conditions. 5. To demonstrate a working prototype for 30 kWe diesel reformer system

Deliverables

1. Fully assembled and a working prototype of both 5 kWe and 30 kWe diesel auto-thermal reforming system. 2. Obtain optimized operating parameters for Auto-thermal reforming such as Steam to Carbon Ratio, Oxygen to Carbon Ratio and Air Ratio for maximum Hydrogen Production.

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Results and outcome till date

1. Process and Instrumentation diagram for Entire system has been created. 2. Cool Flame vapouriser has been designed and optimum operation point obtained after tests on proof of concept prototype. 3. Procurement of Parts required to build the final prototype underway.

Societal benefit and impact anticipated

Next steps

1. Complete Procurement of various systems & parts for the prototype. 2. Assembly of various subsystems and building of the final prototype. 3. Running the Setup and obtain steady-state operation. 4. Obtain optimized operation parameters through continuous testing and Data Collection.

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Challenges faced

1. Difficulty in procurement of parts due to low quantity requirement and extreme operating condition requirements and subsequent delay in delivery of items. 2. Difficulty in finding Fabricators who can manufacture custom designed parts of good quality.

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